WD2000: Incorrect Hyperlink, Error Inserting from Insert Field (211995)

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Word 2000

This article was previously published under Q211995

SYMPTOMS

When you insert a hyperlink using the Field dialog box on the Insert menu, the hyperlink display text is displayed incorrectly.

For example, if you insert this field

{Hyperlink "C:\\Windows\\Desktop\\Test1.html"}

one or more backslashes are missing in the display text, so the hyperlink field result looks like this:

C:\Windows\Desktop\Test1.html

If you try to activate the link, you may receive the following error message:

Cannot open the specified file.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem and create a working hyperlink, click Hyperlink on the Insert menu, type the file or Web page address in the Type the file or Web page name box, and then click OK.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

Modification Type:	Major	Last Reviewed:	12/6/2000
Keywords:	kbbug KB211995