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Q174325: WD97: Some CorelDRAW EMF Graphics Do Not Display Gradients

Article: Q174325
Product(s): Word 97 for Windows
Version(s): 
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kb3rdparty kbgraphic
Last Modified: 01-MAY-2002

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Word 97 for Windows 
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SYMPTOMS
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If you insert EMF (Extended Meta File) graphics created by using CorelDRAW
version 6.00.112 into a Microsoft Word 97 document, the graphics may not display
gradient fills.

NOTE: This problem does not occur when using CorelDRAW version 6.00.169 or later
to create the EMF files.

WORKAROUND
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To work around this problem, save the graphic in another file format or upgrade
to CorelDRAW version 6.00.169 or later.

REFERENCES
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CorelDRAW is manufactured by Corel Corporation, a vendor independent of
Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's
performance or reliability.

For information about how to contact Corel, query in the Knowledge Base for the
following article:

  Q65416 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, A-K


For more information about the limitations on importing a CorelDRAW graphic,
click the Office Assistant, type "What are the limitations of CorelDRAW
graphics?" (without the quotation marks), click Search, click "Graphics file
types Word can use," and then click to view the "CorelDRAW (.cdr) file" topic.

NOTE: If the Assistant is hidden, click the Office Assistant button on the
Standard toolbar. If Microsoft Help is not installed on your computer, please
see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  Q120802 Office: How to Add/Remove a Single Office Program or Component

If you experience problems importing a CorelDRAW graphic into Microsoft Word,
please see the following articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  Q171690 WD97: Text and Images in CorelDRAW Graphic Appear Overlaid

  Q157083 WD97: Graphics Filters Installed During Typical Setup

  Q158009 WD97: Some Graphic Filters Not Installed During Setup

Additional query words: 8.0 8.00

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Keywords          : kb3rdparty kbgraphic 
Technology        : kbWordSearch kbWord97 kbWord97Search kbZNotKeyword2
Version           : :
Issue type        : kbbug

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