OPP: Word Hangs with Certain AutoCorrect Entry

ID: Q132215

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Word for Windows 95, version 7.0
  • Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you follow the sequence of steps below, Word hangs (stops responding).

Steps to Reproduce Problem

  1. Close all other programs.


  2. Type :-.


  3. Turn on Revision marking.


  4. Type ) to activate AutoCorrect expansion.


Word hangs, instead of changing ":-)" to a smiley face.


STATUS

This is a known problem with the Office Preview Program release only. It will be fixed in the final version of Word for Windows 95.


WORKAROUND

Turn on Revision marks before typing ":-)"

Additional query words: word95 7.0 word7

Keywords :
Version : WINDOWS:7.0
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type :


Last Reviewed: November 3, 1999
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