Microsoft KB Archive/65294

Word: Importing Text Through Windows 3.00 Clipboard

PSS ID Number: Q65294 Article last modified on 01-24-1995

4.00 5.00

MS-DOS

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DOS applications running under Windows 3.00 do not recognize the clipboard when Windows is running in real or standard mode. Direct access to the clipboard is possible only when Windows is running in the 386 enhanced mode.

To import text from Windows when running in standard or real mode, perform the following steps:


 * 1) Paste the text into Windows Write (choose Paste from the Edit menu).
 * 2) Select Save As from the File menu.
 * 3) Type in a filename and check the box labeled “Microsoft Word Format”.
 * 4) Exit Windows Write and start Microsoft Word.
 * 5) Position the cursor at the point where the text should be inserted.
 * 6) Choose Transfer Merge.
 * 7) Type in the path and filename of the file saved in Step 3.

Note: DOS applications can import text directly through the clipboard with Windows 286/386 versions 2.x. DOS applications running under Windows version 3.00 can access the clipboard only when running in 386 enhanced mode.

To determine the current operating mode (real, standard, or enhanced) of Windows 3.00, choose “About Program Manager” from the Help menu of the Program Manager.

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