Why can't I modify a word document I have saved without a merge?

[Guest]

When I have previously entered and saved a word document and later wish to
rstore and modify I receive a message indicating its in use and a copy must
be made to modify and later merge when original become available. I need to
be able to modify the original any time without having to create another copy
why can't I do that?

 

[tina]

suggest you post your question to an MS Word newsgroup. this newsgroup
answers questions about developing databases using MS Access relational
database software.

 

[Joseph Meehan]

When I have previously entered and saved a word document and later
wish to rstore and modify I receive a message indicating its in use
and a copy must be made to modify and later merge when original
become available. I need to be able to modify the original any time
without having to create another copy why can't I do that?

Are you using Access database as the source of your merge data? If so
I suggest that you may need to close access and the Word program after
saving the DOC file and then reopen the DOC file without Access running.

If you are not suing Access Sorry. This is a newsgroup dedicated to
questions about Access, the database program in Office Professional. It
appears your question may not be related to these subjects. The Microsoft
help system is not all that clear and may have misdirected you here.

It is best to ask your questions in a newsgroup dedicated to the
subject of your question. You should find people better able to address
your problem there.
http://tc2.atspace.com/0013-HowToSearch.htm#FindNewsgroup may help.


Note: It is always best to indicate the name and version of any
program(s) you may be using when asking a question and also indicate the
operating system (like Windows XP or 98) when you ask a question.

 

[Guest]

:

When I have previously entered and saved a word document and later wish to
restore and modify I receive a message indicating its in use and a copy must
be made to modify and later merge when original becomes available. I need
to
be able to modify the original any time without having to create another
copy
why can't I do that? My operating system is windows XP and program word
2003.