Images Lost After Saving Word 97 File in Pocket Word Format

ID: Q201796

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows CE Services version 2.2

SYMPTOMS

When you use Microsoft Word 97 to save a document with an embedded image as a Microsoft Pocket Word (.pwd) document, the image may be missing when you reopen the document in Word 97 or Pocket Word. Document text remains intact.

CAUSE

When you save the document in Pocket Word format, the image is defined as a Drawing Object image. This type of image is not supported by the RichEdit control included with Windows CE Services.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Windows CE Services version 2.2.

MORE INFORMATION

Drawing Object images are normally used for line drawings.

Additional query words:

Keywords : kbenv kbinterop wince handheld pocketword
Version : WINDOWS:2.2
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb