WD: Can't Underline Equation Field Below Text Baseline

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

SYMPTOMS

A fraction, such as a/b, created by using the following equation field does not display or print underline formatting:

   {EQ \f(a,b)}

CAUSE

The field result extends into the baseline.

WORKAROUND

Use one of the following workarounds to position the equation so that the underline formatting will be displayed and will print.

Method 1: Use Equation Editor

Create the equation using Equation Editor, then underline the Equation Editor object.

NOTE: If you may need to adjust the position of the equation, click to select the equation object and then on the Format menu, click Font. Click to select the Character Spacing tab, change the Position box to Raised, and then click OK.

Method 2: Use an Equation Field

Create an equation field that places the result above the baseline.

For example, to create the fraction a/b, create the following equation:

   {EQ b\d\ba8()\s\up20({EQ _\d\ba8()\s\up5(a)})}

Within each equation, the \d\ba8() moves the preceding characters, "b" and "_," respectively, horizontally to the left by 8 points.

The \s\up20(<nested equation>) and \s\up5(a) superscripts the corresponding nested equation or character by 20 points and 5 points, respectively.

Notice that the numerator and denominator positions are in opposite positions from their position in the {EQ \f(a,b) equation described in the "Symptoms" section of this article.

NOTE: The point sizes used here can be adjusted upward or downward to properly adjust your text.