WD97: Dot or Dash Border Lost Opening Word 6.x, 7.x Document

• Microsoft Word 97 for Windows

SYMPTOMS

When you open a Microsoft Word 6.x or 7.x document in Word 97, dot or dash borders on inline (non-floating) objects are lost.

NOTE: This problem does not occur with borders on floating objects.

Inline objects include paragraphs, tables, frames, and inline pictures.

Floating objects include drawing objects and text boxes.

WORKAROUND

After opening the document in Word 97, reapply the dot or dash border. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Select the text or table you want to apply the dot or dash border to.

2. On the Format menu, click Borders and Shading.

3. On the Borders tab, under Setting, click to select the type of border you want. Under Style, click to select either the dot or dash style, and then click OK.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Word 97 for Windows. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about floating and inline objects, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

   ARTICLE ID: Q167738
   TITLE     : WD97: Can't See or Manipulate Objects (and Other Odd
               Behavior)

NOTE: If the Assistant is hidden, click the Office Assistant button on the Standard toolbar. If Microsoft Help is not installed on your computer, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

   ARTICLE-ID: Q120802
   TITLE     : Office: How to Add/Remove a Single Office
               Program or Component