WD6X: Character Formatting Changes After Inserting Table

• Microsoft Word for Macintosh, versions 6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.1a
• Microsoft Word for Windows, versions 6.0, 6.0a, and 6.0c
• Microsoft Word for Windows NT, version 6.0

SYMPTOMS

When you insert a table in Word, the font inside the table may change to the internal default font of Times New Roman 10 point (Windows) or Times 10 point (Macintosh).

CAUSE

A drawing object, such as a text box or rectangle, is attached to the same paragraph mark where the table was inserted.

WORKAROUND

Remove the direct formatting after inserting table. Position your insertion point in the table. From the Table menu, choose Select Table. Use one of the following methods to change back to the desired style or font:

Method 1

Press CTRL+SPACEBAR (Windows) or COMMAND+SPACEBAR (Macintosh) to remove the character formatting.

Method 2

Reapply the style by doing the following:

1. On the Format menu, click Style.

2. Select the style you are using then click Apply.

Method 3

Reapply the correct font by doing the following:

1. On the Format menu, click Font.

2. Select the correct font then click OK.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the versions of Word listed at the beginning of this article. This problem no longer occurs in Word for Windows 95, version 7.0 and Word 98 Macintosh Edition

MORE INFORMATION

The internal default formatting of Times New Roman 10 pt or Times 10 pt is applied directly to the table cells. This formatting is applied no matter what style is being used.

NOTE: You can use Reveal Formatting to view this format. Press SHIFT+F1 or click the Help button once, then click on one of the table cells. The font formatting next to Direct is what is directly applied to the table.