Write-Up Command Unavailable in Office Binder

ID: Q135561


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Office for Windows 95, version 7.0


SYMPTOMS

When you try to use PowerPoint for the Write-Up feature while you are working in an Office Binder and both a PowerPoint and a Word section are open, you will receive the following error message:

This command is unavailable while there is an active Word Section in the Binder.


CAUSE

Office for Windows 95 binders are OLE clients designed to provide a common interface and storage area for project-specific data. Binders are not designed to provide full functionality in each of the server applications.

This behavior is by design.


RESOLUTION

You can successfully invoke the Write-Up feature under the above conditions by following these steps:

  1. Switch to the Word section. On the Section menu, click View Outside .


  2. Switch to the PowerPoint section. On the Tools menu, click Write-Up.



REFERENCE

For more information about the Write-Up command, click Answer Wizard on the Help menu in Microsoft PowerPoint, and type the following

write up

Additional query words: 7.0 interoperability powerpoint powerpnt ppt ppt7

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Version : Win95:7.0
Platform : Win95
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Last Reviewed: December 20, 1999
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