Graphics Shrink When You Convert Them from Word to Pocket Word (190570)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows CE 2.0 for the Handheld PC
  • Microsoft Pocket Word 2.0
  • Microsoft Windows CE Services 2.0
  • Microsoft Windows CE Services 2.1
This article was previously published under Q190570

SYMPTOMS

When you convert a Microsoft Word 95 or earlier document to a Pocket Word document, the graphics contained in the Pocket Word document may be smaller than the graphics in the original document.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the original graphics are not saved in Device Independent Bitmap format.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, follow these steps:
  1. On the desktop computer, open the Word 95 or earlier document.
  2. Click a graphic inside the document.
  3. On the Edit menu, click Cut.
  4. On the Edit menu, click Paste Special.
  5. Click Device Independent Bitmap, and then click OK.
  6. Repeat steps 2-5 for each graphic in the document.
  7. Convert the document to a Pocket Word document again.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed in the applies to section of this article.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/26/2003
Keywords:kbprb KB190570
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