WD2000: EMF Graphic Is Missing When You Open Word Document (211398)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 2000
This article was previously published under Q211398

SYMPTOMS

When you open a Microsoft Word 2000 document that contains a graphic image that was created in CorelDraw, the graphic may appear to be missing.

CAUSE

The graphic was created in CorelDraw 6.x and saved as an Enhanced Windows Metafile (.emf).

WORKAROUND

To work around this behavior, use one of the following methods.

Method 1: Use a CDR Graphic

Save the file as a CDR graphic from CorelDraw, and then insert it into the Microsoft Word document.

Method 2: Copy and Paste

Use the Copy and Paste commands to move the graphic between CorelDraw and Microsoft Word.

Method 3: Save the Word Document As RTF

Save the document as Rich Text Format (RTF) in Microsoft Word after you insert an EMF graphic that was created in CorelDraw. To do so, follow these steps:
  1. On the File menu, click Save As.
  2. In the Save as type box, select Rich Text Format (*.rtf).
  3. Type a name for the document, and then click OK.
  4. Close the document, and then reopen it.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

REFERENCES

For additional information, click the article numbers below to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

212271 WD2000: Graphics Filters Installed in an 'Install Now' Setup

210396 OFF2000: Descriptions and Limitations of Graphics Filters Included with Microsoft Office

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/6/2002
Keywords:kb3rdparty kbbug KB211398
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