Microsoft KB Archive/31685

Importing Graphics from Other Applications PSS ID Number: Q31685 Article last modified on 11-18-1993 PSS database name: APpsConV

3.00 3.01 3.02 4.00

MACINTOSH

= SUMMARY =

The information below describes how to import graphics from MacPaint, MacDraw, Canvas, Cricket Draw, PixelPaint Professional, and SuperPaint into Microsoft Word versions 3.00, 3.01, 3.02, and 4.00. This information is available as part of an application note titled “MW0161: Importing Graphics from Other Applications.” This application note also details how to import graphics from Adobe Illustrator and Aldus Freehand.

You can obtain this Application Note from the following sources:


 * CompuServe, GEnie, and Microsoft OnLine
 * Microsoft Download Service (MSDL)
 * Microsoft FastTips Technical Library
 * Microsoft Product Support Services

For complete information, see the “To Obtain This Application Note” section at the end of this article.

= MORE INFORMATION =

Microsoft Word can import graphics from a variety of graphics programs. There are four basic methods of importing graphics into Word; each of these methods is described in detail in the application note.

The most conventional method (described below) can be used to import graphics from most of the graphics programs listed above. In addition, the application note details two techniques for importing graphics from Adobe Illustrator and Aldus Freehand into Microsoft Word versions 3.x and 4.00.


 * 1) Start the graphics program.
 * 2) Create a new graphic, or load the file containing the graphic you want to export.
 * 3) Select the graphic. This is usually done with the marquee tool, the lasso tool, or the arrow tool.
 * 4) From the Edit menu, choose Copy.
 * 5) Quit the graphics program and start the Word program, or use MultiFinder to switch to Word.
 * 6) Position the insertion point where you want to insert the graphic in your Word document.
 * 7) From the Edit menu, choose Paste.

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= TO OBTAIN THIS APPLICATION NOTE =


 * On CompuServe, GEnie, and Microsoft OnLine, Application Notes are located in the Microsoft Software Library. You can find MW0161 in the Software Library by searching on the word MW0161, the Q number of this article, or S13089. MW0161.CPT was archived using the Compact Pro file-compression utility. You will need Extractor or a licensed copy of Compact Pro to unarchive this file.
 * Application Notes are available by modem from the Microsoft Download Service (MSDL), which you can reach by calling (206) 936-6735. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The highest download speed available is 14,400 bits per second (bps). For more information about using the MSDL, call (800) 936-4100 and follow the prompts. To obtain MW0161, download MW0161.SEA. MW0161.SEA is a compressed, self-extracting file. After you download MW0161.SEA, run it to extract the file(s) it contains.
 * You can have this Application Note mailed or faxed to you from the automated Microsoft FastTips Technical Library, which you can call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at (800) 936-4100.
 * If you are unable to access the source(s) listed above, you can have this Application Note mailed or faxed to you by calling Microsoft Product Support Services Monday through Friday, 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Pacific time at (206) 635-7200. If you are outside the United States, contact the Microsoft subsidiary for your area. To locate your subsidiary, call Microsoft International Customer Service at (206) 936-8661.

Additional reference words: mswdgraphics geninfo

Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1993.