CG: "Too Many Files Selected" Adding Large Number of Files

 Last reviewed: February 27, 1998
Article ID: Q148297
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft ClipArt Gallery for Windows 95, version 2.0
  • Microsoft Publisher for Windows 95, version 3.0
  • Microsoft Works for Windows 95, version 4.0
  • Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows 95, version 7.0
  • Microsoft Office for Windows 95, version 7.0

SYMPTOMS

The File Name box in the Add Pictures to ClipArt Gallery dialog box can contain up to 4808 characters. If you select a group of pictures whose combined file names add up to more than 4808 characters, you will receive the following message: 

   Too many files selected. Try selecting fewer files.

WORKAROUND

If you receive this error message, you may need to add the group of pictures in sections.

Additional query words: 3.00
Keywords : kberrmsg kbole kbusage
Version : windows:2.0
Platform : WINDOWS
Hardware : x86
Issue type : kbprb

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Last reviewed: February 27, 1998
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