ODBC Drivers Are Not Shipped with Word for Windows NT

ID: Q122206

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Word for Windows NT, version 6.0

SUMMARY

Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) drivers do not ship with Microsoft Word version 6.0 for Windows NT. The retail package includes a coupon that allows you to order the ODBC drivers free of charge.

MORE INFORMATION

Until you receive the ODBC drivers, you can access your databases using the following methods:

Database                         Access method

Microsoft Access                 DDE

Dbase                            A converter is included for Dbase
                                 in Word for Windows NT.

Paradox                          Export from Paradox as delimited text
                                 or Dbase and use the converter.

Microsoft FoxPro                 Export from FoxPro as delimited text
                                 or Dbase and use the converter.

KBCategory: kbenv KBSubcategory: Additional reference words: ntword wordnt fulfillment 6.0 odbc open word6 database connectivity drivers convert converter

Keywords          : kbinterop kbenv
Version           : 6.0
Platform          : WINDOWS

Last Reviewed: February 5, 1998