Article: Q166784
Product(s): Word 97 for Windows
Version(s): 97
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kberrmsg kbprogramming kbtool word8 kbwordvba word97
Last Modified: 14-NOV-2000
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Word 97 for Windows
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SYMPTOMS
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When you add a custom control from the Control Toolbox toolbar to your
Normal.dot, you may receive the following error message when you create a new
document and attempt to access the control:
Can't exit design mode because Control '<Control Type>' can not be
created.
CAUSE
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The Visual Basic for Applications code for the control must be compiled before
you save the Normal.dot template.
RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue:
- Open your Normal.dot, access the control, and then save and close the
Normal.dot template.
-or-
- If you have Visual Basic for Applications code that runs when you access the
control, run the procedure prior to saving and closing the Normal.dot
template.
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 : kberrmsg kbprogramming kbtool word8 kbwordvba word97
Technology : kbWordSearch kbWord97 kbWord97Search kbZNotKeyword2
Version : :97
Issue type : kbbug
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