WD97: Formatting Toolbar Shows Incorrect Text Direction in Table (164334)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 97 for Windows

This article was previously published under Q164334

SYMPTOMS

The Formatting toolbar buttons may show an incorrect text direction for the selected table cell. This problem occurs when the following are true:
  • You have a multiple column table.

    -and-
  • You have rotated text in the first column of the table.

    -and-
  • You select a different table cell on the same row containing the rotated text.
NOTE: The toolbar buttons that display an incorrect direction are Alignment, Bullets, Numbering, and Indent.

WORKAROUND

Place the insertion point in the text or select the text of the table cell.

NOTE: Do not select the entire table cell.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/14/2000
Keywords:kbualink97 kbui kbusage KB164334