Opening Word '03 docs with ancient Wordpad

dave, that was what I had in mind. Work in Word save as RTF and check with WordPad before taking to work. It may take a few days to get the correct formating and sequence done to suit her needs.

Or, she could use a portable version of open office, that she could keep on a usb stick.

I found this:

http://www.portableapps.com/apps/off...ffice_portable

I haven't tried it, but it sounds promising.
Though, openoffice will never beat Office...

I wish I could get her to move to OpenOffice in general, or to 2010 at least, but she is stubborn. She wants her Office 2003...and Money 98.

Have you tried showing her how much office 2010 is better? I mean, it's like food. First time you look at it, you want to vomit, but after tasting it, you want more...