WD: Address Displayed in Reverse Order

 Last reviewed: February 5, 1998
Article ID: Q157394
The information in this article applies to:

The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word for Windows 95, version 7.0
  • Microsoft Word 97 for Windows

SYMPTOMS

When you insert an address from a Schedule+ contact list into a Word document, the address displays in reverse order, like this:

USA 12435 PA, Philadelphia 123 Spruce Street John Smith

CAUSE

The Windows 95 Regional Settings is set to French (Standard).

RESOLUTION

To correct this problem, do the following.

  1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel.

  2. Double-click the Regional Settings icon.

  3. On the Regional Settings tab, select English (United States) and click Apply.

  4. Click Yes when prompted to restart Windows 95.

STATUS

We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

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Additional query words: 8.0 word8 word97 word95 winword 7.0 7.0a
Version : 7.0 7.0a 97
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: February 5, 1998
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