Microsoft KB Archive/68885

Word 5.5: Linking to 256 Color PCX Files

PSS ID Number: Q68885 Article last modified on 01-24-1995

5.50

MS-DOS

= SUMMARY =

Microsoft Word version 5.5 is capable of linking to 16 and 256 color PCX files from ZSoft PC Paintbrush or PC Paintbrush Plus, or from the Microsoft Windows version 3.0 Paintbrush program.

= MORE INFORMATION =

Word version 5.0 was only capable of linking to 16 color PCX files, and gave the following error message when linking to a PCX file with 256 colors:

Cannot link graphics - Word is unable to process

When this error occurred, the paint application had to be reinstalled or reconfigured to allow only a maximum of 16 colors (standard VGA video drivers). This step is not necessary with Word version 5.5.

Although Word 5.5 is capable of linking to 256 color PCX files, it is still only capable of printing 6 colors and black.

For more information concerning linking to 256 color PCX files with Word version 5.0, refer to article Q63835, &quot; ‘Cannot Link Graphics…’ Importing PCX Files.&quot;

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Product Support Technician.

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