WD97: IPF Linking Custom Document Property to Empty (167747)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 97 for Windows
This article was previously published under Q167747

SYMPTOMS

If you create a custom document property and use the "Link to content" option, the following error message may appear if your document contains an empty form field drop-down or text box:
This program has performed an illegal operation and will be shut down. If the problem persists, contact the program vendor.
Clicking the Details button shows:
WINWORD caused an invalid page fault in module WINWORD.EXE.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, use either of the following methods:

  • Add something to the drop-down or text box so that it is not empty.

    -or-
  • Clear the "Link to content" check box when creating custom document properties.

MORE INFORMATION

To find the "Link to content" check box, click Properties on the File menu, and click the Custom tab.

REFERENCES

For more information about the "Link to content" feature, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

134897 WD: Link to Content Option Not Available in Open Dialog Box

For more information about file properties, click the Office Assistant, type "custom file properties," click Search, and then click "Use file properties to locate files."

NOTE: If the Assistant is hidden, click the Office Assistant button on the Standard toolbar. If Word Help is not installed on your computer, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

120802 Office: How to Add/Remove a Single Office Program or Component

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/14/2000
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