Microsoft KB Archive/822511

= You receive an insufficient memory error message when you open a subdocument in Word =

Article ID: 822511

Article Last Modified on 8/25/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Office Word 2003

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SYMPTOMS
When you try to edit a subdocument of a Master document in Outline view, you may receive the following error message:

There is insufficient memory. Save the document now.

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CAUSE
This behavior occurs if the following conditions are true:
 * The subdocument is restricted for editing
 * You expanded the subdocument in Outline view for in-place editing.



WORKAROUND
To work around this behavior, follow these steps:
 * 1) On the Outline toolbar, click Collapse Subdocuments.
 * 2) Double-click the File icon for the subdocument that is restricted for editing.

The subdocument opens in a new window.
 * 1) On the View menu, click Task Pane.
 * 2) On the Other Task Panes menu at the top of the Task Pane, click Protect Document.
 * 3) Click Show All Regions I Can Edit, and then click to select the Highlight the regions I can edit check box.
 * 4) Make your changes, save the subdocument, and then close the subdocument.
 * 5) Repeat steps 2 through 6 for any other subdocuments that are restricted for editing.



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

Additional query words: WD11 WD2003 masterdocs protection

Keywords: kbpending kbbug KB822511

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