Microsoft KB Archive/181704

= XL98: "Create Hyperlink Here" Does Not Work in Unsaved File =

Article ID: 181704

Article Last Modified on 9/11/2002

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Excel 98 for Macintosh

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This article was previously published under Q181704





SYMPTOMS
In Microsoft Excel 98 Macintosh Edition, when you drag a cell with the mouse pointer while holding down the CONTROL key, and then click Create Hyperlink Here on the shortcut menu that appears, Microsoft Excel may not create a hyperlink. When this problem occurs, the following error message appears:

Microsoft Excel cannot paste the data.



CAUSE
This behavior occurs if you have not saved the workbook at least once.



RESOLUTION
Before you create a hyperlink in a workbook, save the workbook. After you save the workbook, create the hyperlink.

