WD97: Word Hangs When You Resume Spell Checking (Error in Field)

• Microsoft Word 97 for Windows

SYMPTOMS

In Word, when you run the Spelling Checker, if you right-click a misspelled word, click Spelling on the shortcut menu, and then click Resume in the Spelling dialog box, the following error messages are displayed:

   This program has performed an illegal operation and will be shut down.

   If the problem persists, contact the program vendor.

   WINWORD caused an invalid page fault in module WINWORD.EXE at
   0317:304928al

   -or-

   WINWORD caused an invalid page fault in module WINWORD.EXE at
   0137:30494213

CAUSE

The spelling error is contained in a field and there is no separation between the field and text.

For example:   Name-{Quote "Typee your name here" \* MergeFormat}

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, do either of the following:

• Type a space between the text and the field code.

  -or-

• Correct the misspelling in the field code.

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 in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION

To View Field Codes in Word

1. On the Tools menu, click Options.

2. Click the View tab, click the Field Codes check box to select it and click OK.

To Enable "Check Spelling As You Type"

1. On the Tools menu, click Options.

2. Click the Spelling And Grammar tab.

3. Select the "Check Spelling As You Type" option, and then click OK.