Microsoft KB Archive/926199

= A file that has a long file name does not open, and the Convert File dialog box appears in Word 2007 =

Article ID: 926199

Article Last Modified on 10/15/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Office Word 2007

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SYMPTOMS
When you try to open a file that has a very long file name, the file does not open. And, the Convert File dialog box appears.



CAUSE
This issue occurs if the file name has more than 253 characters.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, change the file name so that it has fewer than 253 characters.

Additional query words: WD2007 Word2007

Keywords: kbtshoot kbprb kbexpertisebeginner KB926199

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