WD97: Paragraph Fails to Indent When Indent Applied with Ruler

ID: Q185270


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


SYMPTOMS

When you use the ruler to set paragraph indents in Word 97 for Windows, some paragraphs may not be indented on the first attempt. You can, however, indent the paragraphs on a second attempt.


WORKAROUND

To indent the paragraphs, use either of the following methods:

  • Apply the indent again using the ruler.

    -or-


  • Click Paragraph on the Format menu, and apply the indent using the Paragraph dialog box.



STATUS

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

Additional query words: incorrect wrong default applies

Keywords : kbdta
Version : WINDOWS:97
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbbug


Last Reviewed: August 11, 1999
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