Inserting MS Word 2007 file in MS Word 2007 document loose..

sparks · External Since: Sep 04, 2009 Posts: 5

First there is no longer an apparent command to insert a file. Using 2003
keyboard commands is still supported. However, the result is that graphic
text boxes in the inserted file are no longer the correct size and text is
overflowing behind the frame. Further, .jpg files are blank boxes with an
enclosed X instead.
Copying and pasting the contents of the files is slightly better as the .jpg
files show up.

Suzanne S. Barnhill · External Since: Sep 26, 2003 Posts: 24065

You insert a file using Insert | Text | Object | Text from File. Not very
intuitive, but it's the 2007 equivalent of Insert | File.

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
http://word.mvps.org

"sparks" <sparks.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:C6DD20FA-072E-42E4-B3F6-85437310DE78@microsoft.com...
> First there is no longer an apparent command to insert a file. Using 2003
> keyboard commands is still supported. However, the result is that graphic
> text boxes in the inserted file are no longer the correct size and text is
> overflowing behind the frame. Further, .jpg files are blank boxes with an
> enclosed X instead.
> Copying and pasting the contents of the files is slightly better as the
> .jpg
> files show up.
>

sparks · External Since: Sep 04, 2009 Posts: 5

This Word 2007 has no Insert | Text | option. What is missing?

Plus, can the loss of graphic and formatting be addressed or is that simply
a matter of finding the commands listed below?
--
Tis only a moment...

"Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote:

> You insert a file using Insert | Text | Object | Text from File. Not very
> intuitive, but it's the 2007 equivalent of Insert | File.
>
> --
> Suzanne S. Barnhill
> Microsoft MVP (Word)
> Words into Type
> Fairhope, Alabama USA
> http://word.mvps.org
>
> "sparks" <sparks DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:C6DD20FA-072E-42E4-B3F6-85437310DE78@microsoft.com...
> > First there is no longer an apparent command to insert a file. Using 2003
> > keyboard commands is still supported. However, the result is that graphic
> > text boxes in the inserted file are no longer the correct size and text is
> > overflowing behind the frame. Further, .jpg files are blank boxes with an
> > enclosed X instead.
> > Copying and pasting the contents of the files is slightly better as the
> > .jpg
> > files show up.
> >
>
>

sparks · External Since: Sep 04, 2009 Posts: 5

There is a | Insert | Object | Create from File | command which results in a
pixelated image (with graphics and text boxes correctly located and enclosed)
of ONLY the FIRST PAGE of the inserted document. Which then can be converted
into a !! Microsoft Office Word Document!! It even says " Permanently changes
the selected Microsoft Office Word Document into the object type Microsoft
Office Word Document".

[Perhaps we have some unfinished business here. - Editor's comment]

When that command is activated, nothing changes. Similar response to the
Activate As: command. No changes.

--
Tis only a moment...

"Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote:

> You insert a file using Insert | Text | Object | Text from File. Not very
> intuitive, but it's the 2007 equivalent of Insert | File.
>
> --
> Suzanne S. Barnhill
> Microsoft MVP (Word)
> Words into Type
> Fairhope, Alabama USA
> http://word.mvps.org
>
> "sparks" <sparks.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:C6DD20FA-072E-42E4-B3F6-85437310DE78@microsoft.com...
> > First there is no longer an apparent command to insert a file. Using 2003
> > keyboard commands is still supported. However, the result is that graphic
> > text boxes in the inserted file are no longer the correct size and text is
> > overflowing behind the frame. Further, .jpg files are blank boxes with an
> > enclosed X instead.
> > Copying and pasting the contents of the files is slightly better as the
> > .jpg
> > files show up.
> >
>
>

Herb Tyson [MVP] · External Since: Oct 02, 2003 Posts: 2144

Insert tab - Object dropdown arrow - Text from File.

Not exactly intuitive or obvious, but it's there. If you need it a lot, then
right-click Text from file and choose Add to Quick Access Toolbar.

--

Herb Tyson MS MVP
Author of the Word 2007 Bible
Blog: http://word2007bible.herbtyson.com
Web: http://www.herbtyson.com

"sparks" <sparks DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:D256292F-8A88-418C-8383-3365CE2FA5D5@microsoft.com...
> This Word 2007 has no Insert | Text | option. What is missing?
>
> Plus, can the loss of graphic and formatting be addressed or is that
> simply
> a matter of finding the commands listed below?
> --
> Tis only a moment...
>
>
> "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote:
>
>> You insert a file using Insert | Text | Object | Text from File. Not very
>> intuitive, but it's the 2007 equivalent of Insert | File.
>>
>> --
>> Suzanne S. Barnhill
>> Microsoft MVP (Word)
>> Words into Type
>> Fairhope, Alabama USA
>> http://word.mvps.org
>>
>> "sparks" <sparks DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:C6DD20FA-072E-42E4-B3F6-85437310DE78@microsoft.com...
>> > First there is no longer an apparent command to insert a file. Using
>> > 2003
>> > keyboard commands is still supported. However, the result is that
>> > graphic
>> > text boxes in the inserted file are no longer the correct size and text
>> > is
>> > overflowing behind the frame. Further, .jpg files are blank boxes with
>> > an
>> > enclosed X instead.
>> > Copying and pasting the contents of the files is slightly better as the
>> > .jpg
>> > files show up.
>> >
>>
>>

Jay Freedman · External Since: Mar 17, 2004 Posts: 2955

> [Perhaps we have some unfinished business here. - Editor's comment]

What's unfinished is the description of exactly what and where you
need to click to get what you want. So far you've clicked all the
wrong things.

On the Insert ribbon, click the down arrow next to the Object label,
not the Object button itself. A small menu drops down. Click the "Text
from File" item on that menu. That opens an Insert File dialog where
you can choose which document to insert. The result is exactly the
same as the Insert > File command in Word 2003.

I agree that the placement of this command isn't intuitive, but it is
there. I should also point out that if you press F1 for help and
request "insert file", the first offered topic is "Where is the Insert
File command?", and that has explicit instructions and a picture.

--
Regards,
Jay Freedman
Microsoft Word MVP FAQ: http://word.mvps.org
Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the
newsgroup so all may benefit.

On Fri, 4 Sep 2009 17:27:01 -0700, sparks
<sparks.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>There is a | Insert | Object | Create from File | command which results in a
>pixelated image (with graphics and text boxes correctly located and enclosed)
>of ONLY the FIRST PAGE of the inserted document. Which then can be converted
>into a !! Microsoft Office Word Document!! It even says " Permanently changes
>the selected Microsoft Office Word Document into the object type Microsoft
>Office Word Document".
>
> [Perhaps we have some unfinished business here. - Editor's comment]
>
>When that command is activated, nothing changes. Similar response to the
>Activate As: command. No changes.
>
>--
>Tis only a moment...
>
>
>"Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote:
>
>> You insert a file using Insert | Text | Object | Text from File. Not very
>> intuitive, but it's the 2007 equivalent of Insert | File.
>>
>> --
>> Suzanne S. Barnhill
>> Microsoft MVP (Word)
>> Words into Type
>> Fairhope, Alabama USA
>> http://word.mvps.org
>>
>> "sparks" <sparks.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:C6DD20FA-072E-42E4-B3F6-85437310DE78@microsoft.com...
>> > First there is no longer an apparent command to insert a file. Using 2003
>> > keyboard commands is still supported. However, the result is that graphic
>> > text boxes in the inserted file are no longer the correct size and text is
>> > overflowing behind the frame. Further, .jpg files are blank boxes with an
>> > enclosed X instead.
>> > Copying and pasting the contents of the files is slightly better as the
>> > .jpg
>> > files show up.
>> >
>>
>>

Suzanne S. Barnhill · External Since: Sep 26, 2003 Posts: 24065

The Object command is in the Text group on the Insert tab. Microsoft's
convention for describing this is Insert | Text | Object | Text from File.

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
http://word.mvps.org

"Herb Tyson [MVP]" <herb RemoveThis @1x2y3z.xnw> wrote in message
news:ulMoH$bLKHA.4004@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Insert tab - Object dropdown arrow - Text from File.
>
> Not exactly intuitive or obvious, but it's there. If you need it a lot,
> then right-click Text from file and choose Add to Quick Access Toolbar.
>
> --
>
> Herb Tyson MS MVP
> Author of the Word 2007 Bible
> Blog: http://word2007bible.herbtyson.com
> Web: http://www.herbtyson.com
>
>
> "sparks" <sparks RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:D256292F-8A88-418C-8383-3365CE2FA5D5@microsoft.com...
>> This Word 2007 has no Insert | Text | option. What is missing?
>>
>> Plus, can the loss of graphic and formatting be addressed or is that
>> simply
>> a matter of finding the commands listed below?
>> --
>> Tis only a moment...
>>
>>
>> "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote:
>>
>>> You insert a file using Insert | Text | Object | Text from File. Not
>>> very
>>> intuitive, but it's the 2007 equivalent of Insert | File.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Suzanne S. Barnhill
>>> Microsoft MVP (Word)
>>> Words into Type
>>> Fairhope, Alabama USA
>>> http://word.mvps.org
>>>
>>> "sparks" <sparks RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>> news:C6DD20FA-072E-42E4-B3F6-85437310DE78@microsoft.com...
>>> > First there is no longer an apparent command to insert a file. Using
>>> > 2003
>>> > keyboard commands is still supported. However, the result is that
>>> > graphic
>>> > text boxes in the inserted file are no longer the correct size and
>>> > text is
>>> > overflowing behind the frame. Further, .jpg files are blank boxes with
>>> > an
>>> > enclosed X instead.
>>> > Copying and pasting the contents of the files is slightly better as
>>> > the
>>> > .jpg
>>> > files show up.
>>> >
>>>
>>>
>

Terry Farrell · External Since: Dec 08, 2003 Posts: 1581

The really daft bit about that change is that it doesn't insert 'Text from
File', it insert the WHOLE file, warts and all. The first time I saw that
change, I thought it was a new (useful) command for inserting just what it
says, TEXT. I had hoped that it was going to strip all text and insert it
without any formatting (a bit like the Recover Text from any File option) -
but I was disappointed!

--
Terry Farrell - MSWord MVP

"Jay Freedman" <jay.freedman RemoveThis @verizon.net> wrote in message
news:jpd3a555lugajjv796g0v12b9ecetg7f4v@4ax.com...
>> [Perhaps we have some unfinished business here. - Editor's comment]
>
> What's unfinished is the description of exactly what and where you
> need to click to get what you want. So far you've clicked all the
> wrong things.
>
> On the Insert ribbon, click the down arrow next to the Object label,
> not the Object button itself. A small menu drops down. Click the "Text
> from File" item on that menu. That opens an Insert File dialog where
> you can choose which document to insert. The result is exactly the
> same as the Insert > File command in Word 2003.
>
> I agree that the placement of this command isn't intuitive, but it is
> there. I should also point out that if you press F1 for help and
> request "insert file", the first offered topic is "Where is the Insert
> File command?", and that has explicit instructions and a picture.
>
> --
> Regards,
> Jay Freedman
> Microsoft Word MVP FAQ: http://word.mvps.org
> Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the
> newsgroup so all may benefit.
>
> On Fri, 4 Sep 2009 17:27:01 -0700, sparks
> <sparks RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
>>There is a | Insert | Object | Create from File | command which results in
>>a
>>pixelated image (with graphics and text boxes correctly located and
>>enclosed)
>>of ONLY the FIRST PAGE of the inserted document. Which then can be
>>converted
>>into a !! Microsoft Office Word Document!! It even says " Permanently
>>changes
>>the selected Microsoft Office Word Document into the object type Microsoft
>>Office Word Document".
>>
>> [Perhaps we have some unfinished business here. - Editor's comment]
>>
>>When that command is activated, nothing changes. Similar response to the
>>Activate As: command. No changes.
>>
>>--
>>Tis only a moment...
>>
>>
>>"Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote:
>>
>>> You insert a file using Insert | Text | Object | Text from File. Not
>>> very
>>> intuitive, but it's the 2007 equivalent of Insert | File.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Suzanne S. Barnhill
>>> Microsoft MVP (Word)
>>> Words into Type
>>> Fairhope, Alabama USA
>>> http://word.mvps.org
>>>
>>> "sparks" <sparks RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>> news:C6DD20FA-072E-42E4-B3F6-85437310DE78@microsoft.com...
>>> > First there is no longer an apparent command to insert a file. Using
>>> > 2003
>>> > keyboard commands is still supported. However, the result is that
>>> > graphic
>>> > text boxes in the inserted file are no longer the correct size and
>>> > text is
>>> > overflowing behind the frame. Further, .jpg files are blank boxes with
>>> > an
>>> > enclosed X instead.
>>> > Copying and pasting the contents of the files is slightly better as
>>> > the
>>> > .jpg
>>> > files show up.
>>> >
>>>
>>>

Suzanne S. Barnhill · External Since: Sep 26, 2003 Posts: 24065

One of those buttons designed by someone who doesn't actually use Word, I
guess.

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
http://word.mvps.org

"Terry Farrell" <terryfarrell.RemoveThis@msn.com> wrote in message
news:DE977F52-ACCC-4984-8049-FBF58B5EE772@microsoft.com...
> The really daft bit about that change is that it doesn't insert 'Text from
> File', it insert the WHOLE file, warts and all. The first time I saw that
> change, I thought it was a new (useful) command for inserting just what it
> says, TEXT. I had hoped that it was going to strip all text and insert it
> without any formatting (a bit like the Recover Text from any File
> option) - but I was disappointed!
>
> --
> Terry Farrell - MSWord MVP
>
> "Jay Freedman" <jay.freedman.RemoveThis@verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:jpd3a555lugajjv796g0v12b9ecetg7f4v@4ax.com...
>>> [Perhaps we have some unfinished business here. - Editor's comment]
>>
>> What's unfinished is the description of exactly what and where you
>> need to click to get what you want. So far you've clicked all the
>> wrong things.
>>
>> On the Insert ribbon, click the down arrow next to the Object label,
>> not the Object button itself. A small menu drops down. Click the "Text
>> from File" item on that menu. That opens an Insert File dialog where
>> you can choose which document to insert. The result is exactly the
>> same as the Insert > File command in Word 2003.
>>
>> I agree that the placement of this command isn't intuitive, but it is
>> there. I should also point out that if you press F1 for help and
>> request "insert file", the first offered topic is "Where is the Insert
>> File command?", and that has explicit instructions and a picture.
>>
>> --
>> Regards,
>> Jay Freedman
>> Microsoft Word MVP FAQ: http://word.mvps.org
>> Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the
>> newsgroup so all may benefit.
>>
>> On Fri, 4 Sep 2009 17:27:01 -0700, sparks
>> <sparks.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>>
>>>There is a | Insert | Object | Create from File | command which results
>>>in a
>>>pixelated image (with graphics and text boxes correctly located and
>>>enclosed)
>>>of ONLY the FIRST PAGE of the inserted document. Which then can be
>>>converted
>>>into a !! Microsoft Office Word Document!! It even says " Permanently
>>>changes
>>>the selected Microsoft Office Word Document into the object type
>>>Microsoft
>>>Office Word Document".
>>>
>>> [Perhaps we have some unfinished business here. - Editor's comment]
>>>
>>>When that command is activated, nothing changes. Similar response to the
>>>Activate As: command. No changes.
>>>
>>>--
>>>Tis only a moment...
>>>
>>>
>>>"Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote:
>>>
>>>> You insert a file using Insert | Text | Object | Text from File. Not
>>>> very
>>>> intuitive, but it's the 2007 equivalent of Insert | File.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Suzanne S. Barnhill
>>>> Microsoft MVP (Word)
>>>> Words into Type
>>>> Fairhope, Alabama USA
>>>> http://word.mvps.org
>>>>
>>>> "sparks" <sparks.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:C6DD20FA-072E-42E4-B3F6-85437310DE78@microsoft.com...
>>>> > First there is no longer an apparent command to insert a file. Using
>>>> > 2003
>>>> > keyboard commands is still supported. However, the result is that
>>>> > graphic
>>>> > text boxes in the inserted file are no longer the correct size and
>>>> > text is
>>>> > overflowing behind the frame. Further, .jpg files are blank boxes
>>>> > with an
>>>> > enclosed X instead.
>>>> > Copying and pasting the contents of the files is slightly better as
>>>> > the
>>>> > .jpg
>>>> > files show up.
>>>> >
>>>>
>>>>

ms300game · External Since: Oct 13, 2009 Posts: 1

I am using MS Word 2007 with XP. The first file is 293 pages long (12, 528
KB) saved as a .docm. The second file is 273 pages long (6, 658 KB) saved as
a .docm. When I add them, they come out to roughly 19MB which is below the
guesstimated MAX OF 32MB for MS Word.

I open the first file and add the second file to it by inserting, object and
text from file. The two files come together nicely, I update my TOC, figures
and, tables fields.

I select "Save As" which in turn creates the problem. The PROBLEM is the
error message that prevents me from saving these two files as one. MICROSOFT
OFFICE WORD box states "A file error has occured (file name)"

My customer requires that I deliver a "combined" MS Word file along with a
..pdf with interactive (linked) TOC, list of figures and tables.

IF I absolutely can not combine these files, how do I update the fields in
the TOC with the information from the second file?

"Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote:

> You insert a file using Insert | Text | Object | Text from File. Not very
> intuitive, but it's the 2007 equivalent of Insert | File.
>
> --
> Suzanne S. Barnhill
> Microsoft MVP (Word)
> Words into Type
> Fairhope, Alabama USA
> http://word.mvps.org
>
> "sparks" <sparks.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:C6DD20FA-072E-42E4-B3F6-85437310DE78@microsoft.com...
> > First there is no longer an apparent command to insert a file. Using 2003
> > keyboard commands is still supported. However, the result is that graphic
> > text boxes in the inserted file are no longer the correct size and text is
> > overflowing behind the frame. Further, .jpg files are blank boxes with an
> > enclosed X instead.
> > Copying and pasting the contents of the files is slightly better as the
> > .jpg
> > files show up.
> >
>
>

sparks · External Since: Sep 04, 2009 Posts: 5

The files to be inserted are Excel .xlsx
--
Tis only a moment...

"Terry Farrell" wrote:

> What has Excel got to do with this?
>
> Terry
>
> "sparks" <sparks DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:0CD5195A-309F-4B4D-9AEB-36A1EEBDCD27@microsoft.com...
> >
> > After reviewing the suggestions, and trying other ways to insert the
> > files,
> > the following solutin was found:
> >
> > Highlight several file names to be inserted in Windows Explorer
> > Copy to clipboard
> > In MS Word 2007
> > select paste special
> > two choices appear with 'Files' highlighted
> > Press enter
> > now wait while excel opens and the files are inserted one at a time
> > Done!
> >
> > --
> > Tis only a moment...
> >
> >
> > "sparks" wrote:
> >
> >> First there is no longer an apparent command to insert a file. Using 2003
> >> keyboard commands is still supported. However, the result is that graphic
> >> text boxes in the inserted file are no longer the correct size and text
> >> is
> >> overflowing behind the frame. Further, .jpg files are blank boxes with an
> >> enclosed X instead.
> >> Copying and pasting the contents of the files is slightly better as the
> >> .jpg
> >> files show up.
>
>

sparks · External Since: Sep 04, 2009 Posts: 5

--
Tis only a moment...

"Terry Farrell" wrote:

> What has Excel got to do with this?
>
> Terry
>
> "sparks" <sparks.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:0CD5195A-309F-4B4D-9AEB-36A1EEBDCD27@microsoft.com...
> >
> > After reviewing the suggestions, and trying other ways to insert the
> > files,
> > the following solutin was found:
> >
> > Highlight several file names to be inserted in Windows Explorer
> > Copy to clipboard
> > In MS Word 2007
> > select paste special
> > two choices appear with 'Files' highlighted
> > Press enter
> > now wait while excel opens and the files are inserted one at a time
> > Done!
> >
> > --
> > Tis only a moment...
> >
> >
> > "sparks" wrote:
> >
> >> First there is no longer an apparent command to insert a file. Using 2003
> >> keyboard commands is still supported. However, the result is that graphic
> >> text boxes in the inserted file are no longer the correct size and text
> >> is
> >> overflowing behind the frame. Further, .jpg files are blank boxes with an
> >> enclosed X instead.
> >> Copying and pasting the contents of the files is slightly better as the
> >> .jpg
> >> files show up.
>
>

Suzanne S. Barnhill · External Since: Sep 26, 2003 Posts: 24065

The method for inserting a file in Word 2007 is Insert | Text | Object |
Text from File.

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
http://word.mvps.org

"sparks" <sparks.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:113ADA69-548D-4F8F-848F-0B46CC8FB609@microsoft.com...
> The files to be inserted are Excel .xlsx
> --
> Tis only a moment...
>
>
> "Terry Farrell" wrote:
>
>> What has Excel got to do with this?
>>
>> Terry
>>
>> "sparks" <sparks.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:0CD5195A-309F-4B4D-9AEB-36A1EEBDCD27@microsoft.com...
>> >
>> > After reviewing the suggestions, and trying other ways to insert the
>> > files,
>> > the following solutin was found:
>> >
>> > Highlight several file names to be inserted in Windows Explorer
>> > Copy to clipboard
>> > In MS Word 2007
>> > select paste special
>> > two choices appear with 'Files' highlighted
>> > Press enter
>> > now wait while excel opens and the files are inserted one at a time
>> > Done!
>> >
>> > --
>> > Tis only a moment...
>> >
>> >
>> > "sparks" wrote:
>> >
>> >> First there is no longer an apparent command to insert a file. Using
>> >> 2003
>> >> keyboard commands is still supported. However, the result is that
>> >> graphic
>> >> text boxes in the inserted file are no longer the correct size and
>> >> text
>> >> is
>> >> overflowing behind the frame. Further, .jpg files are blank boxes with
>> >> an
>> >> enclosed X instead.
>> >> Copying and pasting the contents of the files is slightly better as
>> >> the
>> >> .jpg
>> >> files show up.
>>
>>
>