WD: AutoFormat Does Not Replace Hyphens with En Dashes

• Microsoft Word for Windows, versions 6.0, 6.0a, 6.0c
• Microsoft Word for Windows 95, versions 7.0, 7.0a
• Microsoft Word 97 for Windows
• Microsoft Word 98 Macintosh Edition
• Microsoft Word for the Macintosh, versions 6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.1a

SYMPTOMS

When you use the AutoFormat feature in Word, Word does not replace hyphens with en dashes. However, Word replaces two hyphens in a row with an em dash.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, replace hyphens with en dashes manually. Use the appropriate method for your version of Word.

Word 97 for Windows and Word 98 Macintosh Edition

1. On the Edit menu, click Replace.

2. In the Find What box, type a hyphen.

3. Press the TAB key to move the insertion point to the Replace With box.

4. Click More.

5. Click Special and then click En Dash.

6. Click Replace or Replace All.

Word 6.x, 7.x

1. On the Edit menu, click Replace.

2. In the Find What box, type a hyphen.

3. Press the TAB key to move the insertion point to the Replace With box.

4. Click Special and then click En Dash.

5. Click Replace or Replace All.

STATUS

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