XL7: Mixed-Case GeoData Labels Cause Incorrect Maps

The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft Excel for Windows 95, version 7.0

SYMPTOMS

If you use uppercase labels mixed with lowercase labels in a GeoData column of map data, data related to the items in uppercase letters may not be drawn on the map. This problem will also affect data in the cells directly above the capitalized labels.

The GeoData column usually contains the names of states or countries, or other types of geographical information.

RESOLUTION

To avoid this problem, use either of the following methods:

Method 1: Place uppercase column headings at the beginning of the data

          columns with lowercase headings.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.