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MS Office Forum / Word / Mailmerge and Fax / February 2004"losing the source file"
I have several word documents merged to the same Excel spreadsheet. About 50% of the time that I open these word files I have to "re-link" them to the source file (I get the message word cannot find ....).The rest of the time the word file opens merged with the source file as it should be. What's up? Any help would be greatly appreciated!! Jim P. One possibility: If you have moved the source files from one folder to another (or renamed the folder), word won't be able to find the files--it still looks in the original place tj TJ. I did rename the folder that the Excel spreadsheet was in. I thought that would not matter, that only renaming the Excel file would matter. Guess I was wrong! Thanks!! Jim >-----Original Message----- >One possibility: If you have moved the source files from one folder to another (or renamed the folder), word won't be able to find the files--it still looks in the original place. >tj >. I am having the same problem with Access. ARe you using Office 2002? (XP) Never had a problem in 2000 or 98. Anyone know what's up? >-----Original Message----- >I have several word documents merged to the same Excel [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >appreciated!! Jim P. >. > I am having the same problem with Access. ARe you using > Office 2002? (XP) Never had a problem in 2000 or 98. > Anyone know what's up? This can generally be a problem with an Excel or Access datasource. Especially if you set a filter in the Recipients dialog box? If you're having the problem otherwise, then try connecting using DDE or ODBC instead of the default. You'll find instructions and information on how to change connection methods in the Word 2002 section of my website's Mailmerge FAQ. Cindy Meister INTER-Solutions, Switzerland http://homepage.swissonline.ch/cindymeister (last update Sep 30 2003) http://www.word.mvps.org This reply is posted in the Newsgroup; please post any follow question or reply in the newsgroup and not by e-mail :-) |
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