XCLN: E-mail Does Not Display ".doc" or "Document" when Using Word as Editor (248460)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Outlook 2000
  • Microsoft Outlook 97
  • Microsoft Outlook 98
  • Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5
This article was previously published under Q248460

SUMMARY

When you compose, forward, or reply to e-mail with Microsoft Word as the e-mail editor, Word displays "HTML," "Plain Text," or "Rich Text" in the title bar. Normally, when Word is opened, either the file name of the document being edited or "Document 1" is displayed in the title bar.

MORE INFORMATION

Expect the following behavior when composing, replying to, or forwarding an e-mail message with Word as e-mail editor, based on the version of Outlook installed:
  • Outlook 97: Word displays "Message Title" - Message
  • Outlook 98: Word displays "Message Title" - Message (Rich Text)
  • Outlook 2000: Word displays "Message Title" - Message (HTML, Plain Text, or Rich Text depending on format specified)
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:4/28/2005
Keywords:kbinfo kbusage KB248460
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