WD: How to Use the Correct Path for a Document on the Mac Desktop (123701)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 98 Macintosh Edition
  • Microsoft Word for the Macintosh 6.0
  • Microsoft Word for the Macintosh 6.0.1
  • Microsoft Word for the Macintosh 6.0.1a
This article was previously published under Q123701

SUMMARY

Some fields in Word, such as IncludeText, IncludePicture, Link, and RD, require you to include the complete path for your document. To correctly specify the path for a document that is located on the Desktop, use the following syntax:

Macintosh HD:Desktop Folder:Document Name

If the document is located on the hard drive, use the following syntax:

Macintosh HD:Document Folder:Document Name

NOTE: In either case, you will need to replace each folder level and document name with the correct path.

MORE INFORMATION

The Desktop is the area where the trash can and hard drive icons appear. It is created by two files (Desktop DB and Desktop DF), which under normal conditions are hidden. The Desktop can be seen only when you use a program to intentionally make it visible (something like Resedit). When a document exists on the Desktop, you will see Desktop as an option when you click Open on the File menu in Word.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/4/2002
Keywords:kbfield kbhowto KB123701
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