Thread error

[mark.k.watson]

I am trying to post a gear list, copy and paste from Word and keep getting this message. Please help

The following errors occurred with your submission:
The message you have entered is too short. Please lengthen your message to at least 7 characters.

[Odd Thomas]

try saving as .rtf and pasting that.

[mark.k.watson]

No go! Saved as a rich text format, put the .rtf at the end. still too short.

Any other thoughts?

[kanga]

try saving as .rtf and pasting that.
man, you should have sent him a pm. i have trouble all the time with this posting rigamorole. now i know who to harrass...:eek:

[kanga]

No go! Saved as a rich text format, put the .rtf at the end. still too short.

Any other thoughts?
might be counting the paste as one word for some reason? try putting a 6 periods after the paste?

[wilconow]

try this

1. open up notepad (should be under accessories in your start menu)
2. paste the text from Word into Notepad
3. then paste the text from Notepad into your post

[mark.k.watson]

try this

1. open up notepad (should be under accessories in your start menu)
2. paste the text from Word into Notepad
3. then paste the text from Notepad into your post

That did it. :-)

[wilconow]

Glad I could help