WordBasic SEEK() Function Uses Base of 0, Not 1

ID: Q77185

The information in this article applies to:

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

SUMMARY

When the WordBasic SEEK() function is used in Microsoft Word for Window, Word will start at byte 0 instead of byte 1. Most Basic languages begin at byte 1 instead of byte 0.

MORE INFORMATION

The SEEK() function returns the current file pointer for the specified stream number. Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Word for Windows version 2.x and 6.0. We are researching this problem and will post new information here as it becomes available.

KBCategory: KBSubcategory: Additional query words: winword winword2 word6 2.0 2.0a 2.0a 2.0b 2.0a-CD 2.0b 2.0a-CD

Version           : 2.0 2.0a 2.0a-CD 2.0b 2.0c
Platform          : WINDOWS

Last Reviewed: February 6, 1998