WD: General Document Properties Incorrect During Save (193741)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Word for Windows 95 7.0a

This article was previously published under Q193741

SYMPTOMS

When you save a document for the first time and the Prompt For Document Properties option is selected, the General tab of the Document Properties dialog box contains incorrect information or no information at all.

CAUSE

Word fills in the information on the General tab of the Document Properties dialog box before the save actually occurs. For example:

  • When you name a document for the first time, the information on the General tab of the Document Properties dialog box is blank.

    -or-
  • When you perform a Save As operation and rename the document, the information on the General tab of the Document Properties dialog box is from the previous Save.

WORKAROUND

Save your document first, and then check the document properties by clicking Properties on the File menu.

MORE INFORMATION

Word can display the Document Properties dialog box the first time it saves a document. This allows you to type information about the document, such as a title, keywords, or comments.

To set these properties at any other time, click Properties on the File menu.

REFERENCES

131183 OFF95: Location in File Properties Doesn't Display Full Path

167747 WD: Invalid Page Fault Linking Custom Document Property to Empty

137356 WD: "Cannot Retrieve Properties..." or Document Opens Read-Only

138327 WD: Word: Properties Contents Tab Is Blank

155947 WD: Some Document Properties Don't Print


Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/18/2005
Keywords:kbprb KB193741