Q135822: PPT7: Write-up Fails If "Show Field Codes" Turned On in Word

Article: Q135822
Product(s): Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows
Version(s): WINDOWS:7.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbinterop kbole kbdta
Last Modified: 16-APR-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows 95, version 7.0 
- Microsoft Word for Windows 95, version 7.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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If you use the Write-up feature in PowerPoint for Windows 95, version 7.0, while
the Show Field Codes option is active in Word for Windows, version 7.0, you may
encounter the following:

- Your presentation is not transferred as text to Word as expected.

- The insertion point does not move, though the menus may be available.

- The program appears to have stopped responding.

This problem does not occur if you use PowerPoint 97 for Windows and Word 97 for
Windows.

RESOLUTION
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You must hide field codes in Word 7.0 before using Write-up. To do this:

1. In Word for Windows, click Options on the Tools menu.

2. Click the View tab.

3. Clear the Show Field Codes check box.


STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at
the beginning of this article.

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Keywords          : kbinterop kbole kbdta 
Technology        : kbWordSearch kbPowerPtSearch kbWord700Search kbPowerPt700 kbZNotKeyword2 kbPowerPt700Search kbWord700
Version           : WINDOWS:7.0
Hardware          : x86
Issue type        : kbprb

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