How do I properly save a file to keep links intact in XP?

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Using word 2003. I am able to create links in word. As long as I do not save
the file I can mail the document and those receivieing the message are able
to use the links. When I save the file, even though in a common server, the
receiver is unable to make the link work. The linked documents also are in
the common server to which we all have access.

 

[Cindy M -WordMVP-]

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Using word 2003. I am able to create links in word. As long as I do not save
the file I can mail the document and those receivieing the message are able
to use the links. When I save the file, even though in a common server, the
receiver is unable to make the link work. The linked documents also are in
the common server to which we all have access.

You might check Tools/OPtions/General/Web options/Files. There's an entry there
about "updating links on save" that will CHANGE the links. It's only supposed
to kick in for HTML files, but since version 2002 it also executes for simple
*.doc files.

Cindy Meister
INTER-Solutions, Switzerland
http://homepage.swissonline.ch/cindymeister (last update Jun 8 2004)
http://www.word.mvps.org

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