Overstrike Formula Fails if List Separator Changed to Period

ID: Q87141

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Word for Windows, versions 1.0, 1.1, 1.1a, 2.0, 2.0a, 2.0a-CD, 2.0b, 2.0c, 6.0, 6.0a, 6.0c

SYMPTOMS

In Microsoft Word for Windows, the overstrike formula fails if a period (.) is selected as the list separator in the International section of the Windows Control Panel. The overstrike formula uses a comma (,) as default separator between text and the overstrike mark. When the list separator is changed to a period in the Windows Control Panel, the overstrike formula finds no separator in the text string and therefore cannot produce the overstrike.

For example, if the list separator set to a period, the field {EQ \o (n,~)} is displayed as "n,~" instead of the letter "n" with the tilde character above it.

WORKAROUND

Substitute periods for commas as separators in the overstrike formula. In the above example, change {EQ \o (n,~)} to {EQ \o (n.~)}.
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Change the List Separator setting to a comma with the following steps:
1. From the Control menu, choose Run.
2. Select the Control Panel option button, then choose the OK button.
3. Double-click the International icon.
4. In the List Separator box, type a comma.
5. Choose the OK button.
6. From the Settings menu, choose Exit.

The list separator does not affect numbers; therefore, if you use the international style to delimit monetary amounts, numbers are displayed as typed. A symbol is interpreted as a list separator only when found in print merge data files and formulas.

KBCategory: KBSubcategory: Additional query words: 6.0 1.0 1.10 1.10a 2.0 2.0a word6 winword winword2

Version           : 1.0 1.10 1.10a 2.0 2.0a 2.0a
Platform          : WINDOWS

Last Reviewed: February 6, 1998