WD2000: Send Command Sends Attachment as Word 2000 Document

ID: Q247186


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Word 2000


SYMPTOMS

When you use the Send To command on the File menu, the current document is attached as a Word 2000 document even if you saved the file in a non-Word 2000 format.

NOTE: This problem occurs when you send to any of the following:

  • Mail Recipient


  • Routing Recipient


  • Public Folder


  • Fax Recipient (Class 1 Fax Modems Only)



CAUSE

This behavior is by design in Microsoft Word and occurs when the Mail as attachment check box is selected.

To view the Mail as attachment check box, click Options on the Tools menu, and then click the General tab.


WORKAROUND

To send a file in a non-Word 2000 format, save the file in that format and then attach the file to your mail or fax message.


MORE INFORMATION

In Word 2000, this feature also applies to files that are saved as previous versions of Word unless your default save is set to that version.

For example, if you open a Word 6.0 document and click Send To on the File menu, the file is sent in Word 2000 format, unless your default save option (on the Tools menu, click Options and click the Save tab) is set to Word 6.0/95.

Additional query words:

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


Last Reviewed: December 21, 1999
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