Works: Decimal Tabs Do Not Align Correctly in Word Processor (114733)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Works 2.0
  • Microsoft Works 2.0a
  • Microsoft Works 3.0
  • Microsoft Works 3.0a
  • Microsoft Works 3.0b
  • Microsoft Works 4.5
  • Microsoft Works 4.5a
  • Microsoft Works for Windows 95, version 4.0
  • Microsoft Works for Windows 95, version 4.0 4.0a
This article was previously published under Q114733

SUMMARY

If there is not at least one digit on both sides of the decimal on a Word Processor file's decimal tab, the decimal will not line up correctly if there are any nondigit characters (such as $) to the left of the decimal.

For example, $.98 on a Word Processor file's decimal tab will align as if the decimal was to the right of the 8, instead of aligning on the actual decimal.

MORE INFORMATION

Workarounds

Do one of the following:

  • Add a digit to the left of the decimal (for example, $0.98).

    -or-

  • Remove the nondigit character(s) to the left of the decimal (for example, .98)
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/15/2004
Keywords:kbhowto kbinfo KB114733
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