WD: Misspelled Word Not Flagged by Spelling Checker After Merge (155122)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Word for Windows 95
- Microsoft Word for Windows 95 7.0a
- Microsoft Word 97 for Windows
This article was previously published under Q155122 SYMPTOMS
The spelling checker does not flag all misspelled words in a merged
document. In particular, the spelling checker misses those words that
result from the merge fields in the main document.
CAUSE
During the merge process, the merge field results are formatted with the
Language format called "No Proofing."
WORKAROUND
To work around this problem, use the method for your version of Word.
Word 97- In the merged document, select all of the text.
- On the Tools menu, point to Language, and click Set Language.
- Select English (U.S.), and click OK.
Word version 7.x- In the merged document, select all of the text.
- On the Tools menu, click Language, and select English (U.S.).
STATUSMicrosoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article. MORE INFORMATION
Word automatically formats the mail merge fields with "No Proofing" during
the merge process. As a result, the main document cannot be modified to
correct this problem; you must format the result of the merge.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 8/17/2005 |
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| Keywords: | kbbug kbfield kbproof kbualink97 KB155122 |
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