WD97: Some CorelDRAW EMF Graphics Do Not Display Gradients (174325)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 97 for Windows
This article was previously published under Q174325

SYMPTOMS

If you insert EMF (Extended Meta File) graphics created by using CorelDRAW version 6.00.112 into a Microsoft Word 97 document, the graphics may not display gradient fills.

NOTE: This problem does not occur when using CorelDRAW version 6.00.169 or later to create the EMF files.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, save the graphic in another file format or upgrade to CorelDRAW version 6.00.169 or later.

REFERENCES

CorelDRAW is manufactured by Corel Corporation, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

For information about how to contact Corel, query in the Knowledge Base for the following article:

65416 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, A-K

For more information about the limitations on importing a CorelDRAW graphic, click the Office Assistant, type What are the limitations of CorelDRAW graphics?, click Search, click "Graphics file types Word can use," and then click to view the "CorelDRAW (.cdr) file" topic.

NOTE: If the Assistant is hidden, click the Office Assistant button on the Standard toolbar. If Microsoft Help is not installed on your computer, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

120802 Office: How to Add/Remove a Single Office Program or Component

If you experience problems importing a CorelDRAW graphic into Microsoft Word, please see the following articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

171690 WD97: Text and Images in CorelDRAW Graphic Appear Overlaid

157083 WD97: Graphics Filters Installed During Typical Setup

158009 WD97: Some Graphic Filters Not Installed During Setup

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:5/1/2002
Keywords:kb3rdparty kbbug kbgraphic KB174325
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