WD6X: "Word Cannot Obtain the Data for the Unknown Link" Error (119464)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word for the Macintosh 6.0
  • Microsoft Word for the Macintosh 6.0.1
This article was previously published under Q119464

SYMPTOMS

You may receive the following error message when you try to paste link from earlier versions of Word for the Macintosh into Word version 6.0:
Word cannot obtain the data for the Unknown link.
This error is generated regardless of which format you select in the Paste Special dialog box. This error is not generated when you choose the Paste command instead of Paste Link.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Word version 6.0 for the Macintosh. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

WORKAROUND

Choose Paste instead of Paste Link.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/15/1999
Keywords:KB119464
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