AutoCorrect Incorrectly Reinserts Entries with Symbols

ID: Q120777


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Word for Windows, versions 6.0, 6.0a


SYMPTOMS

When an AutoCorrect entry contains an ending symbol, such as ">" or "*" (without quotes), for example

<tab> or *test*
if you press the BACKSPACE key to erase the symbol, and then press the SPACEBAR, AutoCorrect replaces the original text as follows:
<<tab> or **test*


STATUS

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


WORKAROUND

Insert a space between the word and the symbol.

Additional query words: 6.0 autocorrect auto correct symbol word6 symbols special characters winword

Keywords : kbproof
Version : WINDOWS:6.0,6.0a
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type :


Last Reviewed: December 29, 1999
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