WD98: Excel Object Range Name Changes Format After Paste Link (197834)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 98 Macintosh Edition
This article was previously published under Q197834

SYMPTOMS

When you paste link a Microsoft Excel object into a Word document, the range name changes to a cell reference (CxRx) format.

CAUSE

This problem occurs when you select the range in Excel and use the Copy Picture command (hold SHIFT and then on the Edit menu, click Copy Picture).

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, use the Copy command instead of the Copy Picture command in Excel.

NOTE: The disadvantage to using this method is that an embedded chart is not copied as part of the link. An embedded chart is available only when you use the Copy Picture command.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/4/2002
Keywords:kbbug KB197834
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