Microsoft KB Archive/20390

Word Err Msg: Version 1.00 “Not a Valid Word Document” PSS ID Number: Q20390 Article last modified on 08-03-1993 PSS database name: M_WorD

1.00 1.05

MACINTOSH

Summary:

To avoid the message “Not a Valid Word Document” when performing a print merge, make sure the following conditions are met:


 * 1) The DATA statement must correspond exactly to the filename of the data document.
 * 2) The data file must be a one-word name (no spaces). Word may mistake the first word of the filename for a header document. Header documents are explained on page 214 of the “Reference to Microsoft Word” version 1.0 manual.
 * 3) Both the form letter and the data file must be saved in the same folder.

If the above procedure does not correct the problem, save the data document as text only with a simple one-word filename.

This error message will also appear when printing a document to a letter-quality printer if Word cannot find the letter-quality printer driver or if the driver is damaged. The letter-quality printer driver must be on the desktop next to the Word program.

Additional reference words: mswdmerge

Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1993.