Images Lost After Saving Word 97 File in Pocket Word Format (201796)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows CE Services 2.2

This article was previously published under Q201796

SYMPTOMS

When you use Microsoft Word 97 to save a document with an embedded image as a Microsoft Pocket Word (.pwd) document, the image may be missing when you reopen the document in Word 97 or Pocket Word. Document text remains intact.

CAUSE

When you save the document in Pocket Word format, the image is defined as a Drawing Object image. This type of image is not supported by the RichEdit control included with Windows CE Services.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in Microsoft Windows CE Services version 2.2.

MORE INFORMATION

Drawing Object images are normally used for line drawings.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/3/1999
Keywords:kbenv kbinterop kbprb KB201796