WD97: Cannot Link Text Boxes in Different Subdocuments (158617)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 97 for Windows
This article was previously published under Q158617

SYMPTOMS

When you are working in a master document and you attempt to link text boxes in subdocuments, the insertion point is displayed as a pitcher icon or you get the following error message:
Word cannot link text boxes if they are in different subdocuments.

CAUSE

Microsoft Word allows you to link text boxes in the same document or subdocument. Text boxes can be added to any subdocument in a master document; however, a text box in one subdocument cannot be linked to a text box in a different subdocument.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem and exit text box linking mode (represented by a pitcher icon), press the ESC key.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/14/2000
Keywords:kbualink97 KB158617
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