WD97: Table Column Selection May Show Incorrect With Merged Cell

ID: Q155910


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Word 97 for Windows


SYMPTOMS

When you use the Select Column command on the Table menu to format the cells in a table that contains merged cells, cells in the range may be incorrectly selected.


STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.


WORKAROUND

When you format a table with merged table cells, do not use the Select Column command from the Table menu. Instead, select the individual cell(s) that you want to change and apply the changes.

Additional query words: 8.0 word8 word97

Keywords : kbualink97
Version : WINDOWS:97
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type :


Last Reviewed: October 18, 1999
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