Can't Include an Excel Chart with an {include} Field

ID: Q64710

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Word for Windows, versions 1.0, 1.1, 1.1a, 2.0, 2.0a, 2.0a-CD, 2.0b, 2.0c, 6.0, 6.0a, 6.0c

SUMMARY

It is not possible to include a Microsoft Excel chart (.XLC extension) into a Microsoft Word for Windows document using the {include} field. However, it is possible to include an Excel spreadsheet (.XLS extension) into a Word for Windows document.

STATUS

This functionality was added to Word version 7.0 for Windows 95.

WORKAROUND

The following is a method to place an Excel chart into Word for Windows:

1. Select the chart in Excel (from the Chart menu, choose Select

   Chart).

2. From the Edit menu, choose Copy.

3. After opening Word for Windows, position your insertion point where

   you want the chart to appear. From the Edit menu, choose Paste to
   insert the chart.

For best results, size the chart in Excel before inserting it into Word for Windows. Sizing can also be done in Word for Windows by selecting the chart and dragging the handles or by opening the Format menu, and choosing Picture.

REFERENCES

"Microsoft Word for Windows User's Reference." (Document Number OB 14328-0990) page 201.

KBCategory: kbusage KBSubcategory: kbfield Additional query words: 6.0 6.0a 6.0c 2.0 2.0 winword2 winword word6 word6

Keywords          : kbfield 
Version           : 1.x 2.0 2.0a 2.0a-CD 2.0b 2.
Platform          : WINDOWS

Last Reviewed: July 31, 1997