WD97: Tabs May Be Removed Running Spelling and Grammar Check

ID: Q201169

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

SYMPTOMS

When you change the spelling of a word within the Spelling and Grammar dialog box (in the Not in Dictionary box) and then click Change, tabs at the beginning of the sentence that contains the misspelling are removed.

NOTE: To check the spelling of your document, click Spelling and Grammar on the Tools menu.


WORKAROUND

Make the correction to the misspelling using one of the following methods:

Method 1: Use Suggestions

  1. On the Tools menu, click Spelling and Grammar.


  2. In the Spelling and Grammar dialog box, click to select the correct spelling of the misspelled word in the Suggestions box.


  3. Click Change.


Method 2: Use the Shortcut Menu

After Word flags a misspelled word with the wavy red underline, right-click the misspelled word. On the shortcut menu that appears, click to select the correct spelling of your word.


STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article. This problem was corrected in Microsoft Word 2000.

Additional query words: richedit delete tabs

Keywords : kbdta word8 word97
Version : WINDOWS:97
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbbug


Last Reviewed: December 17, 1999
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