WD98: Cannot Paste Symbols into Replace With Box (182926)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 98 Macintosh Edition

This article was previously published under Q182926

SYMPTOMS

You will be unable to paste a copy of an inserted symbol in the Replace With area of the Find and Replace dialog box. Note, however, that the same symbol can be pasted in the Find What area and will display an entry such as ^u61069; Word will then find the symbol.

The shortcut keys for the Copy and Paste commands are (COMMAND+C) and (COMMAND+V), respectively.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because of a limitation of the Replace With area of the Find and Replace dialog box.

WORKAROUND

After copying the desired symbol to the Clipboard, type ^c in the Replace With area of the Find And Replace dialog box. This character will cause the contents of the Clipboard (the symbol) to be inserted when the replace is performed.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/4/2002
Keywords:kbbug KB182926