WD97: Valupk8.hlp Topic for Macintosh Converter Incorrect (163254)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Word 97 for Windows
This article was previously published under Q163254 SYMPTOMS
The topic for the Microsoft Word 97 converter found in the Valupk8.hlp
states that the Microsoft Word 97 converter converts documents from
Microsoft Word 97 format to the Macintosh format. This information is
incorrect.
WORKAROUND
In Word 97, save the document you want to open on the Macintosh to a
format
supported by your Macintosh program. For example:
To save a Word 97 document to Microsoft Word 5.1 for the Macintosh
document format:
- In Word 97, on the File menu, click Save As.
- In the "Save As Type" box, click a format supported by your Macintosh
program.
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the products listed at the
beginning of this article. We are researching this problem and will post
new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes
available.
MORE INFORMATION
The Microsoft Word 97 converter will not install on the Macintosh and will
not convert documents from Microsoft Word 97 format to the Macintosh.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 11/14/2000 |
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| Keywords: | kbhowto KB163254 |
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