Can't edit Publisher 97 files in Publisher 2002

[Emil W.]

Is there a way to edit older Publisher files in Publisher 2002. Did in stall
the WordArt patch and the files open correctly, but will not let me edit.
Could I install my old Publisher 97 on my computer to complete the tasks I
need to do, until I figure how to do this on Publisher 2002?

Thanks for helping!

 

[Mary Sauer]

You should be able to edit them. I edit my old 97 documents. Are the files on your
hard drive? Have you checked to make sure they are not read only?
Publisher 97 will run well on your system. Install it to a separate folder.

 

[Ed Bennett]

While in a state of ecstasy after repairing his laptop, Ed sees a

Is there a way to edit older Publisher files in Publisher 2002. Did
in stall the WordArt patch and the files open correctly, but will not
let me edit. Could I install my old Publisher 97 on my computer to
complete the tasks I need to do, until I figure how to do this on
Publisher 2002?

You can install Publisher 97.

In addition to Mary's response, if you have installed the WordArt patch, you
will be unable to edit imported WordArt.

If you haven't activated your copy of Publisher, it may have gone into
Reduced Functionality mode - where you will be unable to edit files.