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: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 10/4/2002 |
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| Keywords: | kbfield kbhowto KB123701 |
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