You cannot view a list in Datasheet view on a Windows SharePoint Services Web site (909506)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Office SharePoint Portal Server 2003
  • Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services
  • Microsoft Office Professional Edition 2003

SYMPTOMS

You cannot view a list in Datasheet view on a Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services Web site.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs if one or more if the following conditions are true:
  • A datasheet component that is compatible with Windows SharePoint Services is not installed.
  • A Microsoft Office 2003 Professional edition is not installed on the computer.
  • The Web browser does not support ActiveX controls.
  • Support for ActiveX controls is disabled.

MORE INFORMATION

Support for Windows SharePoint Services list data is available only in Microsoft Office 2003 professional editions. For more information about the different functionalities in the Office 2003 editions, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/office/editions/prodinfo/functionality.mspx

STATUS

This behavior is by design.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/6/2006
Keywords:kbtshoot kbprb KB909506 kbAudDeveloper
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