Can't Include an Excel Chart with an {include} Field

 Last reviewed: July 30, 1997
Article ID: Q64710
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Word for Windows, versions 1.0, 1.1, 1.1a, 2.0, 2.0a, 2.0a-CD, 2.0b, 2.0c, 6.0, 6.0a, 6.0c

SUMMARY

It is not possible to include a Microsoft Excel chart (.XLC extension) into a Microsoft Word for Windows document using the {include} field. However, it is possible to include an Excel spreadsheet (.XLS extension) into a Word for Windows document.

STATUS

This functionality was added to Word version 7.0 for Windows 95.

WORKAROUND

The following is a method to place an Excel chart into Word for Windows:

  1. Select the chart in Excel (from the Chart menu, choose Select Chart).

  2. From the Edit menu, choose Copy.

  3. After opening Word for Windows, position your insertion point where you want the chart to appear. From the Edit menu, choose Paste to insert the chart.

For best results, size the chart in Excel before inserting it into Word for Windows. Sizing can also be done in Word for Windows by selecting the chart and dragging the handles or by opening the Format menu, and choosing Picture.

REFERENCES

"Microsoft Word for Windows User's Reference." (Document Number OB 14328-0990) page 201.

KBCategory: kbusage
KBSubcategory: kbfield
Additional query words: 6.0 6.0a 6.0c 2.0 2.0 winword2 winword
word6 word6
Keywords : kbfield
Version : 1.x 2.0 2.0a 2.0a-CD 2.0b 2.
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: July 30, 1997
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