Article: Q173456
Product(s): Word 97 for Windows
Version(s): WINDOWS:97
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kbdta kbproof
Last Modified: 14-NOV-2000
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Word 97 for Windows
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SYMPTOMS
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When you use the French, Dutch, Spanish, or German grammar checkers to
automatically check spelling and grammar as you type, you may notice any of the
following
- High central processing unit (CPU) use
-or-
- Flickering text on your screen
-or-
- The grammar checker may stop processing and Word may appear to hang
CAUSE
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When Word encounters certain groups of characters, the Grammar Checker does not
stop and continues processing the document.
RESOLUTION
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To correct this problem, obtain Microsoft Word 97 Service Release 2 (SR-2).
To temporarily work around this problem, turn off Check Grammar As You Type. To
do this, follow these steps:
1. On the Tools menu, Click Options, and then click the Spelling & Grammar
tab.
2. Under Grammar click to uncheck Check Grammar As You Type.
3. Click OK.
STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Word for Windows versions
listed above. This problem was corrected in Microsoft Office 97 Service Release
2 (SR-2).
For additional information about SR-2, please see the following article in the
Microsoft Knowledge Base:
Q151261 OFF97: How to Obtain and Install MS Office 97 SR-2
For additional information about language proofing tools, please see the
following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
Q186037 OFF97: Alki Language Proofing Tools Available
Additional query words: grammar checker background French Dutch German Spanish flashing flicker stops processing
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Keywords : kbdta kbproof
Technology : kbWordSearch kbWord97 kbWord97Search kbZNotKeyword2
Version : WINDOWS:97
Issue type : kbbug
Solution Type : kbfix
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