"Slides From Outline" Command Causes "Currently In Use" Error (138639)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Word for Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q138639

SYMPTOMS

In PowerPoint, when you attempt to create a slide from a Word outline by clicking Slides From Outline on the Insert menu, you may receive the following error message:
The file <file name> is currently in use. PowerPoint cannot modify it at this time.

CAUSE

You will receive this error message if the Microsoft Word document outline is open in Microsoft Word.

RESOLUTION

To correct this problem, do either of the following:
  • Close the file in Microsoft Word.

    -or-
  • Save the file with the Rich Text Format (.rtf) format, and then insert the .rtf file into the PowerPoint presentation.

STATUS

Microsoft is researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/17/2005
Keywords:kberrmsg kbinterop kbusage KB138639
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