WD97: Part of Table Missing; Table Prints Over Text

ID: Q196856

The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft Word 97 for Windows

SYMPTOMS

You cannot see all of your table in page layout view or print preview. However, when you print the document, the entire table is printed. It may be printed on top of other text.

CAUSE

The document or section has been formatted with columns, and the table is too wide fit within the column.

WORKAROUND

Method 1: Modify the Column Widths of the Table

Modify the column widths of the table such that the table fits within the columns.

Method 2: Insert a Section Break

Insert a section break above the table and below it, and format this new section (with the table) for one column.

STATUS

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

Additional query words: chart grid gone erased overlap

Keywords          : kbdta winword word97 kbtable 
Version           : WINDOWS:97
Platform          : WINDOWS
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: February 13, 1999