Microsoft KB Archive/167747

= WD97: IPF Linking Custom Document Property to Empty =

Article ID: 167747

Article Last Modified on 1/19/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Word 97 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q167747





SYMPTOMS
If you create a custom document property and use the "Link to content" option, the following error message may appear 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.



MORE INFORMATION
To find the "Link to content" check box, click Properties on the File menu, and click the Custom tab.

