WD97: Equation Editor Objects Not Visible In Converted Document

ID: Q157476

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Word 97 for Windows

SYMPTOMS

When you convert a Word 97 document that contains equation objects to WordPerfect 5.x for Windows format, and then reopen the document in Word 97, the equation objects appear to be missing. If field codes view is turned on, you will see the {Embed.Equation.3} fields; however, if field codes view is turned off, you do not see the equation objects.

The document appears correctly when opened in WordPerfect 5.x or 6.x. However, when you edit and save the document in WordPerfect and then reopen the document in Word 97, the objects appear to be missing.

WORKAROUND

The objects are still present in the document, but it may be difficult to locate them. Turn on field codes view to determine where they are located, turn off field codes view, and then double-click the equation object to update it.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article.

Additional query words: 8.0 word8 word97

Keywords : kbualink97
Version : WINDOWS:97
Platform : WINDOWS
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