WD: Section Number Field Format Converted to Roman Numeral

ID: Q170901


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


SYMPTOMS

In Word 7.x for Windows 95, when you open a Word 97 document, section number fields formatted with arabic numerals may be converted to roman numerals.


CAUSE

The Word 97 Import Converter, Mswrd832.cnv, may incorrectly convert the section number field format to roman numerals.


RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, upgrade to the latest version of the import converter. For additional information, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Q162214 WD: How to Obtain the Word 97-2000 Import Converter


STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem with certain versions of the Word 97 Import Converter.

This problem is corrected in the version of the converter available with Microsoft Office 97 SR-2.

Additional query words: Roman Arabic converting

Keywords : kbdta kbconversion kbfield word7 word95 kbformat
Version : WINDOWS:7.0,7.0a
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbbug


Last Reviewed: July 9, 1999
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