Microsoft KB Archive/67799

Word 5.50: Incorrect Range Reference Example

PSS ID Number: Q67799 Article last modified on 11-02-1994

5.50

MS-DOS

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Page 560 of the “Using Microsoft Word” version 5.50 manual contains a table displaying the formats that can be used in the Insert File Range box. The table appears as follows:

Use This Format For This Spreadsheet ————— ——————–

R2C2:R3C13 Microsoft Excel or Multiplan A1.B7 Lotus 1-2-3 or Microsoft Excel A:A1.B7 Lotus 1-2-3, version 3.0

The second and third examples in this table are incorrect. Range references require two periods (..) between the starting cell location and the ending cell location. The second and third examples should read as follows:

A1..B7 Lotus 1-2-3 or Microsoft Excel A:A1..B7 Lotus 1-2-3, version 3.0

If a single period (.) is entered as part of a range reference in the Insert File Range box, Word will display the following error message:

The range is not valid.

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