Cannot Save Changes to Note Taker Files

ID: Q186029

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows CE version 2.0 for the Palm-size PC

SYMPTOMS

When you save a Note Taker (.pwi) file, you may receive the following error message:

   This note contains formatting that cannot be saved in text format. Do
   you want to save the changes?

If you tap Yes, you lose any changes you made using the Jot Character Recognizer tool.

CAUSE

This issue can occur if you open a Note Taker file using the Find tool.

RESOLUTION

To work around this issue, open Note Taker files using the Note Taker program. To do so, follow these steps:

1. Tap Start, and then tap Note Taker.

2. Tap the file you want to open.

3. Tap File, and then tap Open.

4. Make changes to the file using the Jot Character Recognizer or the

   onscreen keyboard.

5. Tap File, and then tap Save.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows CE version 2.0 for the Palm-size PC.

Additional query words: P/PC 2.00 lost modify modifications writing

Keywords          : kberrmsg kbtool wince kbimu palmsize 
Version           : WINDOWS:2.0
Platform          : WINDOWS
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbpending

Last Reviewed: May 23, 1998