WD: "Out of Memory" Message After Using Wizard

 Last reviewed: February 5, 1998
Article ID: Q130040
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Word for Windows, versions 6.0, 6.0a, 6.0c
  • Microsoft Word for Windows 95, version 7.0
  • Word for the Macintosh, versions 6.0, 6.0.1

SYMPTOMS

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

   WordBasic ERR = 7, Out of memory
This happens when you choose New from the File menu, select any wizard in the templates list, and choose Template instead of Document.

CAUSE

Wizards contain a large number of AutoText entries, styles, and macros, which Word copies to the new template. These are all stored in memory until Word saves the document.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the products listed at the beginning of this article. Microsoft is researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

WORKAROUND

After you choose New from the File menu, select Document instead of Template.

Additional query words: calendar agenda
Keywords : macword winword word6 word7 word95
Version : WINDOWS:6.0,6.0a,6.0c,7.0; MACINTOSH:6.0,6.0.1
Platform : MACINTOSH WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: February 5, 1998
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