Article: Q179256
Product(s): Word 97 for Windows
Version(s): WINDOWS:97
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): word97 kbmerge
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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Word may appear to stop responding when you do a mail merge using a Microsoft
Access parameter query.
NOTE: A Microsoft Access parameter query prompts you to enter certain criteria
each time the query runs.
CAUSE
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This behavior occurs because Word is waiting for you to type information into
the Microsoft Access parameter query input box.
WORKAROUND
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Press ALT+TAB to switch to the Microsoft Access parameter query input box, type
the required text, and then click OK.
NOTE: If you save your mail merge main document as a template, and then create a
new document based on the template, the Microsoft Access parameter query will
prompt you without requiring you to press ALT+TAB.
MORE INFORMATION
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For additional information, please see the following articles in the Microsoft
Knowledge Base:
Q155487 WD: Mail Merge Using a Microsoft Access Parameter Query
Q110653 WD: Queries Tab Not Available When Using Access via ODBC
Additional query words:
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Keywords : word97 kbmerge
Technology : kbWordSearch kbWord97 kbWord97Search kbZNotKeyword2
Version : WINDOWS:97
Issue type : kbprb
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