WD95: Convert File Dialog Box Defaults to Text Only During File Open (192882)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Word for Windows 95
- Microsoft Word for Windows 95 7.0a
This article was previously published under Q192882 SYMPTOMS
In Microsoft Word 7.0, when you try to open a file in another format, such
as Word 97 format, you receive the Convert File dialog box with Text Only
selected
CAUSE
This problem occurs if the name of the file you are trying to open contains
extra periods ("."), A.Test.doc for example.
WORKAROUND
To work around this problem, use hyphens (dashes "-") or underscores ("_")
instead of periods in the file name.
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products
listed at the beginning of this article.
MORE INFORMATION
When you receive the Convert File dialog box, if you select the correct
file format, Word will open the file correctly without changing the file
name.
However, if you select Text Only, all formatting will be lost, and some
unwanted text and symbols may appear in the document. At this point,
closing the file without saving preserves the original formatting.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 8/18/2005 |
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| Keywords: | kbbug kbconversion kbnofix KB192882 |
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