WD2000: Thesaurus Doesn't Suggest Alternate Words (220279)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 2000
This article was previously published under Q220279

SYMPTOMS

When you use the thesaurus in Word to find a replacement word, the thesaurus does not suggest a replacement when a synonym is not found.

NOTE: To use the thesaurus, do one of the following:
  • On the Tools menu, point to Language and then click Thesaurus.

    -or

  • Press SHIFT+F7.

CAUSE

This functionality is by design. The U.S. proofing tools that ship with Microsoft Word 2000 contain changes that are different from the U.S. proofing tools that shipped with earlier versions of Microsoft Word.

NOTE: These changes were initially shipped as part of Microsoft Word 97 for Windows, Service Release 2.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information about the proofing tools changes in SR-2, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

198391 WD97: Some Words and Synonyms Missing After Installing SR-2


For additional information about the changes in Microsoft Word 2000, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

217198 WD2000: What's New in Word 2000

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:3/2/2001
Keywords:kbprb KB220279
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