How can I convert an old Numbers file to be compatible with the new Numbers version, without having access to the old?

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How can I convert an old Numbers file to be compatible with the new Numbers version, without having access to the old?

I received a Numbers file created in iWorks version 8 or earlier, but only have the newest version of Numbers on my MacBook Air. I can't request the sender to reformat the file. Is there any way to convert the file so I can open it in the new Numbers version?

MacBook Air (13-inch Mid 2012), iOS 7.1.2

Posted on Aug 20, 2014 3:30 PM

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FoxFifth

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Aug 20, 2014 3:41 PM in response to ninapeepers85

Are you sure you don't still have Numbers from iWork '09 on your MacBook Air. My Mid 2012 does. To be certain you can look in the Applications folder to see if there is an iWork 09 folder. You can also use Spotlight search to see if it will find that Numbers as well as the current one.

If you do find to 09 version: iWork '09 and iWork '08: File compatibility

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