CG5: Cannot Paste an AutoShape from More AutoShapes Window into Word 2000

ID: Q218557


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Clip Gallery 5.0 for Windows
  • Microsoft Word 2000


SYMPTOMS

When you copy an AutoShape from the More Autoshapes window and attempt to paste it into Microsoft Word 2000, you receive the following error message

This action cannot be completed because the filename Microsoft Word program is busy.
Choose "Switch To" and correct the problem.
where filename is the name of the currently open document.

If you click Switch To or Retry, the error message remains on the screen. You must click Cancel to dismiss the error message and then close the More AutoShapes window.


WORKAROUND

To work around this issue, close the More AutoShapes window before you paste the AutoShape into Word 2000.


STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Clip Gallery 5.0.

Additional query words: clipart auto shape hangs server busy off2k

Keywords : kbdta kbclip
Version : WINDOWS:2000,5.0
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb


Last Reviewed: November 3, 1999
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