WD2000: ErrMsg: "The macros in this template are in Word 2.0 format and will not be converted. Do you want to continue to open the template?" (211865)

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Word 2000

This article was previously published under Q211865

ERROR MESSAGE

When you try to open or use a Word 2.0 for Windows template, the following error message may appear:

The macros in this template are in Word 2.0 format and will not be converted. Do you want to continue to open the template?

If you click Yes, Word converts the template, but all macros and glossary entries are lost.

CAUSE

The conversion of Word 2.0 for Windows macros and glossary entries is not supported in Microsoft Word 2000.

THINGS TO TRY

MORE INFORMATION

The following is a list of templates that were shipped with Microsoft Word for Windows, versions 2.0, 2.0a, 2.0a-CD, 2.0b, and 2.0c:

   Article2.dot          Memo2.dot
   Datafile.dot          Overhead.dot
   Dissert2.dot          Press.dot
   Fax.dot               Proposal.dot
   Letblock.dot          Repland.dot
   Letmdsem.dot          Repside.dot
   Letmodbk.dot          Repstand.dot
   Letpersn.dot          Term2.dot
   Maillabl.dot

Modification Type:	Major	Last Reviewed:	12/6/2000
Keywords:	kberrmsg kbprb kbusage KB211865