File Transfer

I've been a WindowsUser from its inception. However, I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on an iMac desktop; is there a 'best' way to transfer all my Office files onto the Mac, to include new descriptive file folders? Thanks.

Here's a page of links you may find helpful:

Apple - Support - Mac Basics - Switching PC Habits

Particularly, you may find the "Windows Explorer to Finder" section useful.

Good luck!

DonJ441 said:

I've been a WindowsUser from its inception. However, I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on an iMac desktop; is there a 'best' way to transfer all my Office files onto the Mac, to include new descriptive file folders? Thanks.

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Use the Windows Migration Assistant a free download from Apple: LINK Read directions carefully and do not create an account on your new Mac until AFTER you migrate.

Also, if you feel that you need Office for your Mac, they make both a "normal" (perpetual license) version (about to be upgraded later this year) and a "subscription" Office 365 version that will open all your migrated Office files. You might also explore whether you could get along with the free (to you) "iWork Suite" consisting of Pages, Numbers and Keynote.

There are also other free options such as Libre Office. Whatever choice you make, there will be some differences you will need to adjust to, but they should be fairly minor. Congrats on the new iMac!