Article: Q168446
Product(s): Word 97 for Windows
Version(s): WINDOWS:97
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kberrmsg kbusage
Last Modified: 14-NOV-2000
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Word 97 for Windows
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SYMPTOMS
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When you attempt to open or use a Word for Windows 2.x template, you may receive
the following message:
The macros in this template are in WinWord 2.0 format and will not be
converted. Do you want to continue to open the template?
If you click Yes, Word will convert the template, but all macros and glossary
entries will be lost.
CAUSE
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Word for Windows version 2.x templates are not supported in Microsoft Word 97
for Windows.
MORE INFORMATION
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The following is a list of templates that were shipped with Microsoft Word for
Windows, versions 2.0, 2.0a, 2.0a-CD, 2.0b, and 2.0c:
Article2.dot
Datafile.dot
Dissert2.dot
Fax.dot
Letblock.dot
Letmdsem.dot
Letmodbk.dot
Letpersn.dot
Maillabl.dot
Memo2.dot
Overhead.dot
Press.dot
Proposal.dot
Repland.dot
Repside.dot
Repstand.dot
Term2.dot
The following is a list of the Word 2.x templates that were modified for use in
Microsoft Word for Windows, versions 6.0, 6.0a, and 6.0c:
Article2.dot
Dissert2.dot
Fax.dot
Memo2.dot
Press.dot
Proposal.dot
Repland.dot
Repside.dot
Repstand.dot
Term2.dot
Some of these templates contain address book, distribution list, and macro
functionality for Word 2.0. These templates were updated for Word 6.0, but were
not updated for Word 97.
For address book and distribution list functionality, you can use the Address
Book feature in Word 97.
Additional query words: 8.0 word8 word97 glossary memo letter Wexler WexTech
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Keywords : kberrmsg kbusage
Technology : kbWordSearch kbWord97 kbWord97Search kbZNotKeyword2
Version : WINDOWS:97
Issue type : kbinfo
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