Microsoft KB Archive/66124

Word: Importing Excel Charts Through Windows Real or Standard

PSS ID Number: Q66124 Article last modified on 01-24-1995

5.00

MS-DOS

= SUMMARY =

When running Microsoft Word from Windows 3.0 in standard or real mode, the Clipboard option under Library Link Graphics in Word version 5.0 does not appear (linking to the Windows 3.0 Clipboard is possible only when running Windows in 386 enhanced mode).

A possible workaround is to import the Excel chart into the Windows Paintbrush through the Windows Clipboard. Once in Paintbrush, it is possible to save the chart in PCX format and link to this file from Microsoft Word. Use the following procedure:


 * 1) Open the chart file in Microsoft Excel.
 * 2) With the chart on the screen, hold down the SHIFT key, and select “Copy Picture” from the Edit menu.
 * 3) Choose “As shown on screen” for both the appearance and the size options in the Copy Picture dialog box. Hold down the SHIFT key and click the OK button to exit the dialog.
 * 4) Quit Excel.
 * 5) Start the Windows 3.00 Paintbrush program.
 * 6) From the Edit menu, choose Paste to paste the Excel chart from the Windows Clipboard into Paintbrush.
 * 7) Select Save As from the File menu.
 * 8) Type in a filename and click the Options button to select the PCX format. Once saved, exit Paintbrush.
 * 9) Start Microsoft Word.
 * 10) Choose Library Link Graphics, type in the filename of the PCX file, and select the PCX as the file format.

Note: It is possible to link directly to the Windows Clipboard when running Windows 3.0 in 386 enhanced mode. From the Windows Program Manager, choose “About Program Manager” from the Help menu to determine the operating mode of Windows (real, standard, or enhanced).

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