Works 2000: "Invalid Date" Error Message When You Paste Data (239168)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Works 2000
- Microsoft Works Suite 2000
This article was previously published under Q239168 SYMPTOMS
When you paste data from a date field in a Microsoft Works 2000 database
into another Works 2000 database, the following message may appear in the
corresponding field in the target database.
Invalid Date
CAUSE
This behavior can occur if the following conditions are true:
- One or more new fields are created when you paste the data
into the target database.
- Data from the date field in the source database is pasted into
a newly created field.
RESOLUTION
To work around this issue, format the newly created field in the target
database in which the "Invalid Date" message appears as a date field.
STATUSMicrosoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article. MORE INFORMATION
When you paste data into a Works 2000 database, any new fields that are
created are formatted as general fields.
REFERENCESFor more information about using Works Database, click Microsoft Works Help on the Help menu, type start using the database in the Office Assistant or the Answer Wizard, and then click Search to view the topic.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 7/16/2004 |
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| Keywords: | kbbug kberrmsg kbpending KB239168 |
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