WD2000: Incorrect Hyperlink, Error Inserting from Insert Field

ID: Q211995

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Word 2000

SYMPTOMS

When you insert a hyperlink using the Field dialog box on the Insert menu, the hyperlink display text is displayed incorrectly.

For example, if you insert this field

{Hyperlink "C:\\Windows\\Desktop\\Test1.html"}

one or more backslashes are missing in the display text, so the hyperlink field result looks like this:

C:\Windows\Desktop\Test1.html

If you try to activate the link, you may receive the following error message:

Cannot open the specified file.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem and create a working hyperlink, click Hyperlink on the Insert menu, type the file or Web page address in the Type the file or Web page name box, and then click OK.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article.

Additional query words: hyper link

Keywords : kbdta wd2000
Version : WINDOWS:2000
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbbug