XL2000: Error Message Appears When You Change Link Source (213902)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Excel 2000
This article was previously published under Q213902

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to change the source of a link in Microsoft Excel 2000, you may receive the following error message:
Cannot link to the file.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if you are trying to link to a file that has a name that is longer than 122 characters.

RESOLUTION

To work around this issue, shorten the file name to 122 characters or fewer.

STATUS

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

REFERENCES

For more information about creating links, click Microsoft Excel Help on the Help menu, type create a hyperlink in the Office Assistant or the Answer Wizard, and then click Search to view the topic.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/27/2003
Keywords:kbbug kberrmsg kbpending KB213902
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