WD98: Grammar Is Not Checked in Headers, Footers, or Comments (177891)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 98 Macintosh Edition
This article was previously published under Q177891

SYMPTOMS

When you type or insert text containing grammatical errors into a Word document header, footer, or comment, the grammatical error is not highlighted.

CAUSE

Word does not check grammar in a header, footer, or comment.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, follow these steps:
  1. Select the text you want to check.
  2. On the Edit menu, click Cut.
  3. Close the header, footer, or comment.
  4. In the main body of the document, create a new paragraph.
  5. On the Edit menu, click Paste.
  6. Word now flags the errors for correction.
  7. After you have accepted or rejected any suggested corrections, select the text.
  8. On the Edit menu, click Cut.
  9. Position the insertion point in the header, footer, or comment at the location where you want to place the corrected text.
  10. On the Edit menu, click Paste.
For more information about correcting spelling and grammar, click the Office Assistant, type Correct spelling and grammar, click Search, and then click to view "Correct spelling and grammar."

NOTE: If the Assistant is hidden, click the Office Assistant button on the Standard toolbar. If Microsoft Help is not installed on your computer, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

120802 Office: How to Add/Remove a Single Office Program or Component

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/4/2002
Keywords:kbprb kbproof KB177891
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