WD2000: Unable to Edit Earlier Versions of WordArt Objects

ID: Q198192

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SYMPTOMS

When you try to edit a WordArt object, the following error message may appear:

The server application, source file, or item cannot be found. Make sure the application is properly installed, and that it has not been deleted, moved, or renamed.


CAUSE

The WordArt object was created in an earlier version of WordArt.


WORKAROUND

To work around this behavior, use one of the following methods.

Method 1

Remove and re-create the WordArt object by following these steps:

  1. Delete the existing WordArt object.


  2. On the Drawing toolbar, click the Insert WordArt button, select a new object, and then click OK.


Method 2

Install the earlier version of WordArt. To do so, follow these steps:

  1. Start the Setup program for one of the following programs:
    - Microsoft Works for Windows version 3.0
    - Microsoft Word for Windows versions 6.0, 6.0a, 6.0c
    - Microsoft Publisher version 2.0
    - Microsoft PowerPoint version 4.0
    - Microsoft Office versions 4.0, 4.2, 4.3


  2. Click Custom Installation.


  3. Click to clear the check marks from all check boxes except the WordArt check box.


  4. Complete the installation. You should now be able to edit the WordArt object.


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Keywords          : kbdta wd2000 
Version           : WINDOWS:2000
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: May 13, 1999