I have Word2003.

On pressing the "Open" button on the menu bar a dialogue box appears.

In the "File Name" drop-down box, what is the proper way to use this because
when I add the path to a file all I get is an error message saying "The file
name or format is not valid!"?

Is there some new procedure required for Word2003, because it worked fine
for Word2000 which I had before?

Please help, Frank

If you are adding a path - does it work if you put quotes around the
filename/path eg
"c:\path\filename.doc" ?
If so see :
How to re-register Word when problems crop up opening files
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/AppErrors/ReRegisterWord.htm

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Graham Mayor - Word MVP

My web site www.gmayor.com
Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org


Frank Martin wrote:
I have Word2003.

On pressing the "Open" button on the menu bar a dialogue box appears.

In the "File Name" drop-down box, what is the proper way to use this
because when I add the path to a file all I get is an error message
saying "The file name or format is not valid!"?

Is there some new procedure required for Word2003, because it worked
fine for Word2000 which I had before?

Please help, Frank