Spell Check FILLIN Field Causes Endless Loop
PSS ID Number: Q110303
Article last modified on 01-22-1994

2.00b 2.00c

WINDOWS


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The information in this article applies to:

 - Microsoft Word for Windows, versions 2.0b, 2.0c
 - Microsoft Windows operating system version 3.1
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SYMPTOM
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When you enter a FILLIN field is entered in the header or footer of a
document in Word 2.0b or 2.0c for Windows, and then spell check the
document, Word gets caught in an endless loop causing the application title
bar to flash; Word appears to stop responding (hang).

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Word 2.0b and 2.0c for
Windows. This problem was corrected in Word 6.0 for Windows. For more
information on upgrading to Word 6.0 for Windows, contact Microsoft Sales
Information Center at (800) 426-9400.

WORKAROUND
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To work around this problem:

1. Click with your mouse anywhere inside the document window. The
   message "Spell check is complete" appears.

2. Choose OK. The title bar will continue to flash.

3. Minimize Word for Windows or switch to another application.

4. Maximize or switch back to Word. The title bar should appear normally.

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Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1994.
