Microsoft KB Archive/144878

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WD6X: Automatic, Manual Link Update Unavailable

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Q144878

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Word for Windows, versions 6.0, 6.0a, 6.0c
 * Microsoft Word for the Macintosh, versions 6.0, 6.0.1

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SYMPTOMS
The Automatic or Manual options are unavailable when you attempt to update the link to a Canvas EPS graphic or another file. (To locate these options, select the object, and then click Link on the Edit menu.)

CAUSE
The object does not support dynamic data exchange (DDE).

WORKAROUND
To work around this problem, use either of the following methods.

Method 1
Select the object and then press F9 to update it.

Method 2
Create a macro that updates all fields in your document automatically when you open your document.

Additional query words:

Keywords : kb3rdparty kbgraphic kbole winword macword word6

Issue type : kbprb

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