Article: Q173801
Product(s): Word 97 for Windows
Version(s): WINDOWS:97
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kbproof winword word97
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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In Microsoft Word, all values in the Word Count dialog box except Pages and
Lines may equal zero, regardless of the content of the document.
CAUSE
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This behavior occurs if you only have an object (such as a picture) selected
when you click Word Count on the Tools menu.
RESOLUTION
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Cancel the selection of any object before you click Word Count on the Tools
menu. To do this, click anywhere in the text of the document.
STATUS
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This behavior is by design.
MORE INFORMATION
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The Word Count feature returns the number of words and characters in the current
selection. If nothing is selected, values are returned for the entire document.
However, if a non-text object like a picture is selected, the Word Count returns
zero.
Additional query words: 8.0 8.00
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Keywords : kbproof winword word97
Technology : kbWordSearch kbWord97 kbWord97Search kbZNotKeyword2
Version : WINDOWS:97
Issue type : kbprb
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