WD98: Font Menu Does Not Match Appearance Control Panel Settings

ID: q194406

The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft Word 98 Macintosh Edition
• Apple Macintosh System Software 8.5

SYMPTOMS

The Font menu in Microsoft Word 98 Macintosh Edition does not match the settings in the Appearance Control Panel. When you use the Font menu, it is white and has a two-dimensional appearance.

RESOLUTION

To correct this problem, obtain the Office 98 Update for Mac OS 8.5. For more information about the Office 98 Update for Mac OS 8.5, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

   ARTICLE-ID:
   TITLE : OFF98: How to Obtain and Install Office 98 Update for Mac OS 8.5

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Word 98 Macintosh Edition. This problem has been corrected in the Office 98 Update for Mac OS 8.5.

MORE INFORMATION

After you apply the Office 98 Update for Mac OS 8.5, the Font menu will always appear with the Apple platinum appearance, even if you select a different setting in the Appearance control panel.

Keywords          : kbdta
Version           : MACINTOSH:8.5,98
Platform          : MACINTOSH
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbfix

Last Reviewed: February 10, 1999