WD2000: File Size Increases When Word Document Is Embedded as ActiveX Document (253652)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 2000

This article was previously published under Q253652

SYMPTOMS

When you embed a Word document as an ActiveX document into another program file, such as an Excel workbook, the size of the program file increases substantially.

CAUSE

This problem occurs when both the following conditions are true:
  • A Word document is embedded as an ActiveX document.
  • The Word document has embedded links to other programs, like Excel and PowerPoint.
The problem occurs both when the Allow fast saves option is selected and when it is not selected.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Microsoft Office 2000. For additional information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

276367 OFF2000: How to Obtain the Latest Office 2000 Service Pack


STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article. This problem was first corrected in Microsoft Office 2000 Service Pack 2.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:9/26/2005
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