Formula in MS Word document are saved in MS Equation 3.0 Object Link Embedded (OLE). Looks like can be viewed only if MS Equation is installed. I suggest to safe the file in rich text format (*.rtf) if You want to open it in other system. The OLE Object will be converted into bitmap.
2006/4/11, Andrew Gray <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > Microsoft Word 2003 documents that have formula's inserted in a table > such as might be used for the sum column in a invoice, are not viewable > or present when viewed with OpenOffice Writer? > > I see the table and any text or numbers in cells that do not contain a > Microsoft Formula. > > But can't see anything in the table cells that contain a Microsoft Word > 2003 formula ?? > > I am presently using OpenOffice 2.0.2 under fedora core 5 but is the > same in OpenOffice 2.0.2 on Windows XP. > > Anyone know if this is a known bug and likely to be addressed? > > Otherwise very happy OpenOffice user many thanks to the developers > > Best Regards -- Andi Permadi Learn to live not otherwise Phone : (+62) 081802135272
