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Guest
which file conversion do i choose to import something from excel into word?
the options, for example are plain text, rich text, etc.
the options, for example are plain text, rich text, etc.
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Beth Melton
Depending on the version of Word you are using the option to open an Excel
workbook to convert it in Word has been removed. You can use Copy/Paste
instead.
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workbook to convert it in Word has been removed. You can use Copy/Paste
instead.
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assistance by email cannot be acknowledged.
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Beth Melton
Microsoft Office MVP
Coauthor of Word 2007 Inside Out:
http://www.microsoft.com/MSPress/books/9801.aspx#AboutTheBook
Word FAQ: http://mvps.org/word
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Guest
I thought it was odd, but every time i try to open an excel file, it asks me
what type of text to convert from. I odnt know why, it never used to do this.
what type of text to convert from. I odnt know why, it never used to do this.
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Beth Melton
Where are you opening the file? In Excel? In Word? Are you double-clicking
the file from an Exploring window, such as your Desktop, to open it?
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the file from an Exploring window, such as your Desktop, to open it?
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Beth Melton
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CyberTaz
OK, Beth's trying to break it to you gently, but this is the bottom line
Word *cannot* OPEN Excel workbook files, Excel *cannot* OPEN Word documents.
Perhaps what you have used before is Insert> Object> Create from File ? Or
maybe you have done as Beth suggested and opened a workbook in Excel, copied
content then pasted into a Word doc.
Word *cannot* OPEN Excel workbook files, Excel *cannot* OPEN Word documents.
Perhaps what you have used before is Insert> Object> Create from File ? Or
maybe you have done as Beth suggested and opened a workbook in Excel, copied
content then pasted into a Word doc.
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Guest
The problem is: I have an excel file on my desktop. When i click to open it,
it asks me what kind of text i want to convert it to and no matter which type
i click, it opens a word file with mixed up characters in it. Whats the
problem here? why didnt it do this before?
it asks me what kind of text i want to convert it to and no matter which type
i click, it opens a word file with mixed up characters in it. Whats the
problem here? why didnt it do this before?
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Beth Melton
Okay, to clarify, you are double-clicking an Excel file on your Desktop to
open it. Instead of Excel starting, Word starts and asks for more
information on converting the file, correct? If so, then does the issue
occur if you start Excel and then use File/Open to open the file on your
Desktop? If not then try re-registering your Excel application. This will
recreate the file associations for Excel since it sounds like Excel files
are attempting to open with Word. To re-register Excel, go to Start/Run and
type:
excel /regserver
Note the space before the forward slash. Then click OK. You might see the
Windows Installer, which is rebuilding various keys in the Registry as
previously described. After the Windows Installer is complete, try opening
your file again.
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Microsoft Office MVP
Coauthor of Word 2007 Inside Out:
http://www.microsoft.com/MSPress/books/9801.aspx#AboutTheBook
Word FAQ: http://mvps.org/word
TechTrax eZine: http://mousetrax.com/techtrax/
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open it. Instead of Excel starting, Word starts and asks for more
information on converting the file, correct? If so, then does the issue
occur if you start Excel and then use File/Open to open the file on your
Desktop? If not then try re-registering your Excel application. This will
recreate the file associations for Excel since it sounds like Excel files
are attempting to open with Word. To re-register Excel, go to Start/Run and
type:
excel /regserver
Note the space before the forward slash. Then click OK. You might see the
Windows Installer, which is rebuilding various keys in the Registry as
previously described. After the Windows Installer is complete, try opening
your file again.
Please post all follow-up questions to the newsgroup. Requests for
assistance by email cannot be acknowledged.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Beth Melton
Microsoft Office MVP
Coauthor of Word 2007 Inside Out:
http://www.microsoft.com/MSPress/books/9801.aspx#AboutTheBook
Word FAQ: http://mvps.org/word
TechTrax eZine: http://mousetrax.com/techtrax/
MVP FAQ site: http://mvps.org/
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CyberTaz
Ah - maybe this is it... Perhaps Word (or some other app) has somehow gotten
associated with Excel files. These instructions may vary a little depending
on your version & setup of Windows:
Right-click the file & choose Open With... Choose Program,
Select Excel in the list that comes up and tick the box for "Always use...",
Click OK
See if that corrects the behavior.
HTH |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac
associated with Excel files. These instructions may vary a little depending
on your version & setup of Windows:
Right-click the file & choose Open With... Choose Program,
Select Excel in the list that comes up and tick the box for "Always use...",
Click OK
See if that corrects the behavior.
HTH |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac
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Guest
Thank you to both of you
But CyberTaz, you might want to try losing the rudeness....just a thought.
But CyberTaz, you might want to try losing the rudeness....just a thought.
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Graham Mayor
Word can open Excel files if you install the old Excel filter (download from
my web site if you don't have an old version of Word).
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