WD97: "Find Whole Words Only" Option Unavailable with More Than One Word (197440)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 97 for Windows
This article was previously published under Q197440

SYMPTOMS

The Find whole words only option is unavailable (dimmed) when you type more than one word in the Find what box of the Find and Replace dialog box (on the Edit menu).

CAUSE

The use of the plural "words" in Find whole words only refers to finding multiple instances of a word in the document.

WORKAROUND

Select the Use wildcards check box when you want to find whole words and you are searching for more than one word.

MORE INFORMATION

Find whole words only instructs Word to find complete words only, and not to find words that only contain what you type. For example, if you type the word "boat" in the Find what box and do not select Find whole words only, Word finds "boat", "boathouse", and "sailboat".
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/14/2000
Keywords:kbprb KB197440
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