Microsoft KB Archive/176283

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WD98: Creating New Template from Wizard Causes "Command Failed"

Article ID: 176283

Article Last Modified on 10/31/2006

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APPLIES TO

• Microsoft Word 98 for Macintosh

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This article was previously published under Q176283

SYMPTOMS

When you try to create a new template based on a wizard in Word, you may receive the following error message:

Command Failed

NOTE: This problem occurs when you try to create a new template based on any of the following wizards:

• Agenda Wizard (from the ValuPack)
• Fax Wizard
• Memo Wizard
• Resume Wizard

WORKAROUND

Create a new document based on the wizard and then save the new document as a template.

STATUS

Microsoft is researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION

To create a new template based on a Wizard, follow these steps:

1. On the File menu, click New.
2. Click to select a Wizard.
3. Under Create New, click to select Template, and then click OK.

Additional query words: wiz

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