Works: Embedded Files Shown as Icons Are Always Hatched (111774)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Works 3.0
- Microsoft Works 3.0a
- Microsoft Works 3.0b
This article was previously published under Q111774 SYMPTOMS
In a Works Word Processor or Database, when you insert a file as an icon
into a Word Processor document, the icon will continue to look "hatched"
(that is, display with diagonal lines running through it) even after you
edit the file.
Trying to delete these objects produces the message:
Selection contains open objects. Close the open object windows.
You will not be able to delete the objects.
NOTE: This problem also can occur with objects inserted from OLE 1.0
applications such as Microsoft Draw, Equation Editor and ClipArt Gallery,
if the OLE 1.0 application was not closed or exited properly. To edit or
delete an open object from an OLE 1.0 application, double-click the object
to display its source application, then close or exit that application.
WORKAROUND
Use the following workaround to edit or delete a packaged object:
- In a Works Word Processor or Database, select the object icon.
- From the Edit menu, choose Package Object and select Edit Package.
- From the File menu of Object Packager, choose Exit.
- Choose Yes when prompted to update the Word Processor or Database
document.
The hatch marks disappear and you should be able to delete the object icon
or double-click it to edit the information. When you close the window, the
hatch marks return and you have to perform the steps above again.
Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 9/26/2003 |
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Keywords: | kberrmsg KB111774 |
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