WordBasic Error Code 54: Bad File Mode

ID: Q46284


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Word for Windows, versions 1.0, 1.1, 1.1a, 2.0, 2.0a, 2.0a-CD, 2.0b, 2.0c, 6.0, 6.0a, 6.0c


SUMMARY

In Microsoft Word for Windows, the WordBasic Error Code Number 54, "Bad file mode," indicates an attempt was made to execute an Open with a file mode other than INPUT, OUTPUT, or APPEND. This error can also occur if an attempt was made to read from a file opened for output or appending, or if a file hasn't been opened.

For more information on Open, please refer to the "Microsoft Word for Windows Technical Reference," page 71

Additional query words: 6.0 1.x 2.0 word6 winword winword2

Keywords :
Version : WINDOWS:1.0,1.1,1.1a,2.0,2.0a,2.0a-CD,2.0b,2.0c,6.0,6.0a,6.0c
Platform : WINDOWS
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Last Reviewed: December 22, 1999
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