Article: Q166065
Product(s): Word 97 for Windows
Version(s): WINDOWS:
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kbui kbdta kbviewer word97
Last Modified: 19-JUL-2001
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Word Viewer 97-2000
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SYMPTOMS
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In Microsoft Word Viewer 97-2000, the Paste command may be unavailable if you
attempt to paste a file to the Desktop folder directly from the Open dialog box
(to display this dialog box, click Open on the File menu).
CAUSE
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This problem occurs if you right-click the file in the Open dialog box, click
the Cut or Copy command, and then attempt to paste the file to the Desktop
folder.
WORKAROUND
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Use one of the following methods to work around this problem:
- After cutting or copying the file, switch to the Windows desktop (outside of
Word Viewer) and paste the file.
- After cutting or copying the file, go to the Desktop folder by
double-clicking the Windows folder and then double-clicking the Desktop
folder. Then paste the file.
- Perform the cut or copy and paste the file from another program such as
Windows Explorer or My Computer.
STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products that are
listed at the beginning of this article.
REFERENCES
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For more information about Word Viewer 97-2000, please see the following
Knowledge Base article:
Q165908 WV: How to Obtain Microsoft Word Viewers
Additional query words:
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Keywords : kbui kbdta kbviewer word97
Technology : kbWordViewerSearch kbViewerSearch kbWordViewer97
Version : WINDOWS:
Issue type : kbbug
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