WD97: Language Changes When Text Changes to Hyperlink

ID: Q183078

The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft Word 97 for Windows

SYMPTOMS

When you have text formatted in a language other than English (United States), if you include that text in a hyperlink, the language reverts to English (United States).

CAUSE

By default, the hyperlink style includes the English (United States) language setting.

STATUS

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

MORE INFORMATION

This scenario also occurs when you use a proofing tool in a language other than English, if the keyboard is set to the non-English language. The text is automatically formatted in that language until the Hyperlink style is applied.

Keywords          : kbproof word97 
Version           : WINDOWS:97
Platform          : WINDOWS
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: February 12, 1999