WinWord 6.0 Converter Enhancements in Word 6.0a for Windows

ID: Q110680

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Word for Windows, version 6.0a

SUMMARY

Included below is a summary of corrections made to the MSWORD6.CNV converter that is installed by Word 6.0a as a shared converter so that other Microsoft applications (for example, Works and Publisher for Windows) that share converters can read Word 6.0 for Windows documents. This converter is not used by Word 6.0 itself. All corrections listed here have been made since the immediately previous Word 6.0 product release. Corrected problems include:

GP Fault Opening Word 6.0 for Windows Document into Word 2.0 from Floppy Disk Drive

If you try to open a Word 6.0 for Windows document from a floppy disk into Word 2.0, you may experience a general protection (GP) fault, resulting in closure of Word 2.0 and/or Windows.

This problem does not occur with the MSWORD6.CNV converter supplied with the Word 6.0 for Windows Converter Kit (part number 059-150-345) or with the updated converter supplied with Word 6.0a.

From-Text Measurement for Paragraph Borders Not Correctly Retained

When you open a Word 6.0 document containing paragraph borders into Word 2.0 using this converter, the From-Text measurement is not correctly retained. For example, a measurement of 10pt may convert to 7pt.

This problem also occurs with the MSWORD6.CNV converter supplied with the Word 6.0 for Windows Converter Kit (part number 059-150-345).

This problem no longer occurs with the updated converter supplied with Word 6.0a.

FORMCHECKBOX and FORMDROPDOWN Fields Converted Incorrectly

When you open a Word 6.0 document containing FORMCHECKBOX and/or FORMDROPDOWN fields in Word 2.0, the fields are incorrectly mapped to FORMCHECK and FORMLIST, respectively. The original field names should be retained.

This problem also occurs with the MSWORD6.CNV converter supplied with the Word 6.0 for Windows Converter Kit (part number 059-150-345).

This problem no longer occurs with the updated converter supplied with Word 6.0a.

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Version : WINDOWS:6.0a
Platform : WINDOWS
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