Microsoft KB Archive/193507

= WD95: IPF Linking Custom Document Property to Empty Form Field =

Article ID: 193507

Article Last Modified on 11/1/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Word 95 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Word 95a

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This article was previously published under Q193507





SYMPTOMS
If you create a custom document property and use the Link To Content option, you may receive the following error message if your document contains an empty form field drop-down or text box:

This program has performed an illegal operation and will be shut down. If the problem persists, contact the program vendor.

Clicking the Details button shows:

WINWORD caused an invalid page fault in module WINWORD.EXE.



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


 * Add something to the drop-down or text box so that it is not empty.

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 * Clear the Link To Content check box when creating custom document properties.



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



MORE INFORMATION
To find the Link To Content check box, click Properties on the File menu, and click the custom tab.

