copying graphics from word 2007

[WillieOne]

I have a client that e-mails me Word 2003 docs with imbeded images. I need
to copy those images and paste them into a graphics editor. When I try to
paste I get "Cannot retrieve information from clipboard" or something like
that. I have tried saving the document as .docx and in compatability mode.
I have tried pasting into 2 different graphics editors with the same
results.

Is there a fix for this? It is becoming a real pain.

Thanks

 

[CyberTaz]

My first guess would be that you are double-clicking the attachment icon in
the email & trying to copy the image you see there... which isn't really
there If that's the case, try saving the attachment to your hard drive,
open that copy & see how you make out.

Otherwise, more specific info would be quite helpful: What - exactly - does
the error message state?... "Something like that" leaves too much room for
variation What kind of images (file format)? How is the client "embedding"
them? What "graphics editors" are you using?

 

[Kate G.]

I still use 2000.... but have you considered saving the Word doc as a web
page. That should split out any graphics into individual files.