Overstrike Formula Fails if List Separator Changed to Period
ID: Q87141
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The information in this article applies to:
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Microsoft Word for Windows, versions 1.0, 1.1, 1.1a, 2.0, 2.0a, 2.0a-CD, 2.0b, 2.0c, 6.0, 6.0a, 6.0c
SYMPTOMS
In Microsoft Word for Windows, the overstrike formula fails if a
period (.) is selected as the list separator in the International
section of the Windows Control Panel. The overstrike formula uses a
comma (,) as default separator between text and the overstrike mark.
When the list separator is changed to a period in the Windows Control
Panel, the overstrike formula finds no separator in the text string
and therefore cannot produce the overstrike.
For example, if the list separator set to a period, the field {EQ \o
(n,~)} is displayed as "n,~" instead of the letter "n" with the tilde
character above it.
WORKAROUND- Substitute periods for commas as separators in the overstrike formula.
In the above example, change {EQ \o (n,~)} to {EQ \o (n.~)}.
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- Change the List Separator setting to a comma with the following
steps:
- From the Control menu, choose Run.
- Select the Control Panel option button, then choose the OK button.
- Double-click the International icon.
- In the List Separator box, type a comma.
- Choose the OK button.
- From the Settings menu, choose Exit.
The list separator does not affect numbers; therefore, if you use the
international style to delimit monetary amounts, numbers are displayed
as typed. A symbol is interpreted as a list separator only when found
in print merge data files and formulas.
Additional query words:
6.0 1.0 1.10a 2.0 word6 winword winword2
Keywords :
Version : WINDOWS:1.0,1.1,1.1a,2.0,2.0a,2.0a-CD,2.0b,2.0c,6.0,6.0a,6.0c
Platform : WINDOWS
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