WD2000: Grammatical Errors Not Found in Headers, Footers, or Comments

ID: Q214192


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Word 2000


SYMPTOMS

Grammatical errors in the header, footer, or comment area of a Word document are not detected.


CAUSE

Word does not check grammar in a header, footer, or comment.


WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, follow these steps:

  1. In the header, footer, or comment, select the text you want to check.


  2. On the Edit menu, click Cut.


  3. Close the header, footer, or comment.


  4. In the main body of the document, create a new paragraph.


  5. On the Edit menu, click Paste.


  6. Word now flags the errors for correction.


  7. After you have accepted or rejected any suggested corrections, select the text.


  8. On the Edit menu, click Cut.


  9. Position the insertion point in the header, footer, or comment at the location where you want to place the corrected text.


  10. On the Edit menu, click Paste.


For more information about correcting spelling and grammar, click Microsoft Word Help on the Help menu, type Correct spelling and grammar in the Office Assistant or the Answer Wizard, and then click Search to view the topic.

Additional query words:

Keywords : kbdta kbproof wd2000
Version : WINDOWS:2000
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb


Last Reviewed: November 23, 1999
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