This article describes how to convert a hard disk that uses the File Allocation Table (FAT or FAT16) file system to the FAT32 file system using Drive Converter. WARNING: After you convert your hard disk to FAT32, you are unable to convert it back to the original FAT system.

You can use the Office programs to save or convert your files to PDFs so that you can share them or print them using commercial printers. And you won’t need any other software or add-ins. Use PDF format when you want a file that: Looks the same on most computers.

Converts a number from one measurement system to another. For example, CONVERT can translate a table of distances in miles to a table of distances in kilometers.

Learn how to convert Word documents to newer formats to use more recent features.

Use Standard mode for basic math, Scientific for advanced calculations, Graphing to see graphs of equations, Programmer for binary code, Date calculation for working with dates, and options under Converter for converting units of measurement.

Open File Explorer and find the compressed folder. To unzip the entire folder, right-click to select Extract All, and then follow the instructions. You can also select Extract All from the command ribbon. To decompress a single file or folder, double-click the compressed folder to open it.

The Calculator app for Windows has a currency converter. It helps you convert more than 100 different currencies from around the world. Conversion works offline too, making this mode even more useful if you are roaming internationally and do not have a data connection.

For more information, see Convert numbers stored as text to numbers and Convert dates stored as text to dates. Export data to a text file by saving it. You can convert an Excel worksheet to a text file by using the Save As command. Go to File > Save As.

Help to decide whether you should install the 32-bit Office version or the 64-bit Office version. Which version is right for you depends on how you plan to use Office. Find out about choosing between 32-bit Office and 64-bit Office.

Learn how to use Optical Character Recognition (OCR), a tool that lets you copy text from a picture or file printout and paste it in your notes so you can make changes to the words.