Article: Q165909
Product(s): Word 97 for Windows
Version(s): WINDOWS:
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kbusage kbfield word97
Last Modified: 19-JUL-2001
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Word Viewer 97-2000
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SYMPTOMS
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Form fields can not be edited in Word Viewer 97-2000. When you try to change a
text box form field, you get the error message:
Word Viewer cannot edit a document.
NOTE: Check box and drop-down form fields function normally. Note also that this
behavior is different from Word Viewer for Windows 95 version 7.0.
CAUSE
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This functionality is by design. Word Viewer is only for viewing and printing
Word documents. To edit a document, you must use Microsoft Word.
RESOLUTION
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If you have Microsoft Word installed on your computer, you can edit the document
in Word. In Word Viewer 97-2000, on the File menu, click Open for Editing.
This starts Microsoft Word, loads the document, and allows you to make changes.
MORE INFORMATION
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For more information about Word Viewer 97-2000, please see the following
Knowledge Base article:
Q165908 WV: How to Obtain Microsoft Word Viewers
Additional query words:
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Keywords : kbusage kbfield word97
Technology : kbWordViewerSearch kbViewerSearch kbWordViewer97
Version : WINDOWS:
Issue type : kbprb
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