The paragraph alignment changes from right-to-left to left-to-right when you open a Word 2000 document that contains text formatted as right-aligned and right-to-left in Word 2002 (293389)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 2002
  • Microsoft Word 2000
This article was previously published under Q293389

SYMPTOMS

In Microsoft Word 2002, when you open a Microsoft Word 2000 document that contains text formatted as right-aligned and right-to-left, and for which you saved multiple versions, the paragraph alignment changes from right-to-left to left-to-right.

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WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, follow these steps:
  1. Open the right-to-left document containing versions in Microsoft Word 2002.
  2. On the Edit menu, click Select All.
  3. On the Format menu, click Styles and Formatting.
  4. In the Pick formatting to apply list, click Normal.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/27/2006
Keywords:kbbug kbnofix KB293389
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