Word: file shows as zip and copies when trying to open

[chupps]

Im new to using macs and I have a microsoft word file i want to open on my mac but it shows as a zip file and when I try to open it it just makes a copy of it, Can anyone help?

 

[simsaladimbamba]

Im new to using macs and I have a microsoft word file i want to open on my mac but it shows as a zip file and when I try to open it it just makes a copy of it, Can anyone help?

Can you provide screenshots? (http://guides.macrumors.com/Taking_Screenshots_in_Mac_OS_X)

Btw, when you single click that file and select GET INFO (right click or CMD+I), what does it say under General and More Info (screenshot is easier)?

And are you sure it just makes a copy of the file and does not extract it properly?

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