You can export an artifact to an XML file that is compatible
with Microsoft® Word. The
output includes the name, text, and graphics from all types of artifacts.
You have the option to include comments, links, and attributes in
the exported artifact. After opening the file in Word, you can print
using the Word print features.
Before you begin
You must have Microsoft Word
2003 or later to convert and read the exported artifact.
Procedure
You can export an artifact to Word either from within
the artifact editor or from the project Artifacts page:
- To export an artifact to Word, do one of the following
actions:
- Open an artifact and click the drop-down menu at the artifact
name in the toolbar and select Export to Word.
- Open the project Artifacts page:
- Click the Open button
in
the editor toolbar, or browse to a project in the Project Explorer,
right-click the project, and select Open.
- On the Artifacts page, select a folder and filter, if necessary,
to display artifacts.
- Right-click an artifact and select Export to Word.
- In the Export to Word window, type or browse to a directory
location for the exported file on your computer or on a shared drive
on your network.
- Use the check boxes to indicate whether to include comments,
links, and attributes.
- Click Finish.
Results
Exporting an artifact creates an XML file that is compatible
with Microsoft Word. The
file has the same name as the artifact, but with a .doc extension.
If a file with that name already exists, the file that you create
is saved with a number in its name.
What to do next
When you open an exported artifact in Word, if you are
prompted to convert the file from XML format, accept that choice.
After you save the file in Word, it becomes a Word document. After
converting the file to Word, use the viewing, editing, and printing
features in Word.