Microsoft KB Archive/80701

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File: Converting 1.0x Documents May Lose Characters After 255
Last reviewed: October 27, 1994

Article ID: Q80701

Summary:

When opening Microsoft File for the Macintosh version 1.0x documents into File 2.0, the following message will appear if any text fields are present:

&quot;Text must be converted to either a text or memo field. Text fields can store up to 255 characters and can be indexed for fast access. Memo fields can store up to 32,767 characters but cannot be indexed.&quot; You will have the option to select Text, Memo, or Cancel. If you choose text, all characters in text fields over 255 will be lost. You must choose Memo to preserve the entire contents of the 1.0x field.

More Information:

The Text option is the default choice and will be activated if the Return or Enter key is pressed.