WD97: Superscript and Subscript Underline Misaligns in Word

ID: Q195571

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Word 97 for Windows

SYMPTOMS

In Microsoft Word, the underline for subscript text does not align with the underline for normal text.

WORKAROUND

Method 1: Use the Line Tool

Use the Line tool on the Drawing toolbar to draw lines under the text to simulate underlining.

TIP: Hold down the SHIFT key while drawing lines to keep the line horizontal.

Method 2: Use an Equation Field to Create an Underscore Character

Create an equation field using the overstrike function to underscore words or phrases that contain superscript and subscript characters, similar to the following

   Syntax: {eq \o(<Text>,<Underscore characters>)}

as in the following example:

   {eq \o(Apple,_____)}

The braces for the equation field are created by pressing CTRL+F9. Type the text between the braces.

In the syntax above, <Text> is the string containing all the text to be underlined (normal as well as superscript and subscript text), and <Underscore characters> are the actual characters to underscore the "Text" characters.

NOTE: The underscore character may not match the one used by the underline character format command. You may need to experiment with different underscore characters (different fonts, point sizes, and so forth) to achieve a continuous underscore effect.

Additional query words: underscored

Keywords          : kbdta kbfield word97 
Version           : WINDOWS:97
Platform          : WINDOWS
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbnofix

Last Reviewed: December 19, 1998