WD6X: "Use Word 6.0c or Later to View Macintosh Picture."

ID: q116258

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Word for Windows, versions 6.0, 6.0a, 6.0c

SYMPTOMS

When you open a Word 6.0 for the Macintosh document containing one or more pictures or OLE objects into Word for Windows, the following message appears in place of the image:

   Use Word 6.0c or later to view Macintosh picture.

CAUSE

Word 6.0 and 6.0a for Windows cannot interpret the manner in which a graphic is saved in a Word 6.0 for the Macintosh document. Word 6.0c can interpret and display these graphics.

STATUS

You can obtain Word 6.0c for Windows by calling the Microsoft Sales and Information Center at (800) 426-9400. If you are outside the United States, contact the Microsoft subsidiary for your area. To locate your subsidiary, see the Microsoft World Wide Offices Web site at:

   http://www.microsoft.com/worldwide/default.htm

NOTE: Because the Microsoft Web site is constantly updated, the site address may change without notice. If this occurs, link to the Microsoft home page at the following address:

   http://www.microsoft.com/

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Keywords          : kbinterop winword 
Version           : WINDOWS:6.x
Platform          : WINDOWS
Issue type        : kbprb
Solution Type     : kbfix

Last Reviewed: February 3, 1998