Microsoft KB Archive/192882

= WD95: Convert File Dialog Box Defaults to Text Only During File Open =

Article ID: 192882

Article Last Modified on 8/18/2005

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Word 95 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Word 95a

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This article was previously published under Q192882



SYMPTOMS
In Microsoft Word 7.0, when you try to open a file in another format, such as Word 97 format, you receive the Convert File dialog box with Text Only selected



CAUSE
This problem occurs if the name of the file you are trying to open contains extra periods ("."), A.Test.doc for example.



WORKAROUND
To work around this problem, use hyphens (dashes "-") or underscores ("_") instead of periods in the file name.



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article.



MORE INFORMATION
When you receive the Convert File dialog box, if you select the correct file format, Word will open the file correctly without changing the file name.

However, if you select Text Only, all formatting will be lost, and some unwanted text and symbols may appear in the document. At this point, closing the file without saving preserves the original formatting.

Keywords: kbbug kbnofix kbconversion KB192882

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