WD2001: Word Does Not Release EPS Graphic When It Is Inserted into a Document
Article ID: 205740
Article Last Modified on 1/23/2007
APPLIES TO
- Microsoft Word 2001 for Mac
This article was previously published under Q205740
SYMPTOMS
When you insert an encapsulated PostScript (EPS) graphic into a Microsoft Word document, you are unable to modify the EPS graphic in another program. When you attempt to modify the EPS graphic, the other program reports that the file is in use, and changes cannot be saved.
This behavior can occur with any EPS graphic that is inserted into a Word document, either as a linked, or an embedded object. The behavior does not occur when you insert other types of graphics.
RESOLUTION
To work around this issue, save and close your Word document. You can then use your graphics software to edit your EPS graphic.
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
MORE INFORMATION
This behavior does not occur in Word 6 for the Macintosh.
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