WD98: Word for Macintosh Turns Off AutoCorrect and AutoFormat

 Last reviewed: February 17, 1998
Article ID: Q179139
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Word 98 Macintosh Edition

SYMPTOMS

When you start Microsoft Word, the following features are automatically turned off: 

   - AutoCorrect

   - AutoFormatting As You Type

   - Displaying Tip of the Day upon starting Word

   - Automatic start of the Letter Wizard

   - Background grammar checking

CAUSE

This problem occurs on low memory Macintosh computers that do not meet the minimum requirements to run Microsoft Word correctly, such as a PowerMac 8100/80 with 16 megabytes (MB) of random access memory (RAM).

MORE INFORMATION

This list contains the system requirements of Microsoft Office 98 Macintosh Edition (as printed on the software box):

  • Any PowerPC-processor-based, Mac OS-compatible system (a clock speed of at least 120 MHz is recommended).
  • Apple Mac OS System 7.5 or later (System 7.5.5 or later is recommended).
  • 16 MB of RAM to run applications individually; more memory is required to run additional applications simultaneously (32 MB is recommended).
  • 90 MB of available hard disk space for easy installation; 49-120 MB for custom installation, depending on configuration.
  • A CD-ROM drive (or connection to a local area network if installing over a network).
  • Monitor or display supporting 16 grays or 256 colors, with 640 x 400 or higher resolution.

Additional query words:
Keywords : macword98 kbsysconfig kbdta kbproof kbfaq
Version : MACINTOSH:98
Platform : MACINTOSH
Issue type : kbprb
Solution Type : kbwontfix

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Last reviewed: February 17, 1998
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