WinWord Cannot Print Character 160 (ALT+0160)

Last reviewed: February 5, 1998
Article ID: Q81148

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

SUMMARY

In Microsoft Word for Windows, when you press ALT+0160 (from the numeric keypad), a degree symbol displays on the screen in most fonts when you view nonprinting characters. This character does not display when you turn off the viewing of nonprinting characters, nor does it preview or print.

MORE INFORMATION

Character 160 is reserved by Word for Windows for the nonbreaking space.

To correctly access the degree character in Word for Windows, use the Symbol command from the Insert menu.

REFERENCES

"Microsoft Word for Windows User's Guide," version 2.0, pages 60, 90-91, 153-155. "Microsoft Word for Windows User's Reference," version 1.x, pages 35, 52, 177, 266, 352-353.

KBCategory:
KBSubcategory: kbfont
Additional query words: 2.0 2.0a 2.0a-CD 2.0b 2.0c 6.0 6.0a
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Keywords : kbfont kbprint
Version : 1.x2.0 2.0a 2.0a-CD 2.0b 2.0
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: February 5, 1998
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