OPP: Word Hangs with Certain AutoCorrect Entry

ID: Q132215

The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft Word for Windows 95, version 7.0
• Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you follow the sequence of steps below, Word hangs (stops responding).

Steps to Reproduce Problem

1. Close all other programs.

2. Type ":-" (without the quotation marks).

3. Turn on Revision marking.

4. Type ")" (without the quotation marks) to activate AutoCorrect

   expansion.

STATUS

This is a known problem with the Office Preview Program release only. It will be fixed in the final version of Word for Windows 95.

WORKAROUND

Turn on Revision marks before typing ":-)"

KBCategory: KBSubcategory: Additional reference words: word95 7.0 word7

Version           : 7.0
Platform          : WINDOWS

Last Reviewed: February 6, 1998