Microsoft KB Archive/198192

= WD2000: Unable to Edit Earlier Versions of WordArt Objects =

Article ID: 198192

Article Last Modified on 12/6/2000

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Word 2000 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q198192





SYMPTOMS
When you try to edit a WordArt object, the following error message may appear:

The server application, source file, or item cannot be found. Make sure the application is properly installed, and that it has not been deleted, moved, or renamed.



CAUSE
The WordArt object was created in an earlier version of WordArt.



WORKAROUND
To work around this behavior, use one of the following methods.

Method 1
Remove and re-create the WordArt object by following these steps:


 * 1) Delete the existing WordArt object.
 * 2) On the Drawing toolbar, click the Insert WordArt button, select a new object, and then click OK.

Method 2
Install the earlier version of WordArt. To do so, follow these steps:


 * 1) Start the Setup program for one of the following programs:

- Microsoft Works for Windows version 3.0

- Microsoft Word for Windows versions 6.0, 6.0a, 6.0c

- Microsoft Publisher version 2.0

- Microsoft PowerPoint version 4.0

- Microsoft Office versions 4.0, 4.2, 4.3
 * 1) Click Custom Installation.
 * 2) Click to clear the check marks from all check boxes except the WordArt check box.
 * 3) Complete the installation. You should now be able to edit the WordArt object.

Keywords: kbprb KB198192

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