Article: Q195132
Product(s): Word 97 for Windows
Version(s): WINDOWS:97
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kbdta 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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When you double-click an equation formula that applies a box around your text,
the field result changes so that your text is no longer surrounded by a box. In
some cases, the spaces between the words are removed.
For example, the following field places a box around the word test:
{EQ \X(test)}
If you double-click this field, the border around test is removed.
CAUSE
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The {EQ} field is converted to an embedded Equation Editor object when you
double-click it. To confirm this, toggle field codes view on. You will see a
field similar to this:
{EMBED EQUATION.2}
-or-
{EMBED EQUATION.3}
An {EQ} field is linked to Equation Editor and cannot be unlinked. Equation
Editor does not have a feature to draw a box around selected text and cannot
reproduce the same results as the {EQ} field.
WORKAROUND
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To work around this problem, use either of the following methods:
- If you double-clicked the {EQ} field, you can immediately click the Undo
button on the Standard toolbar to reverse this change. If the Undo stack has
been refreshed, delete the {Embed.Equation.2} field and reinsert the {EQ}
field.
-or-
- When placing borders around words, use the Border feature of Word rather than
using an EQ field. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Select the word you want to place a box around.
2. On the Format menu, click Borders and Shading, and select the Borders tab.
3. Under Setting, click a format for your box. Under Apply To, select Text.
4. Click OK.
STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed
above.
Additional query words: border box ole formula
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Keywords : kbdta word97
Technology : kbWordSearch kbWord97 kbWord97Search kbZNotKeyword2
Version : WINDOWS:97
Issue type : kbbug
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