WD97: Undesired Font in Imported Text Files (183688)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 97 for Windows
This article was previously published under Q183688

SYMPTOMS

When you open a text file, the font may not be what you expect (the font is assigned randomly). This behavior occurs when your system and your printer lack a Courier font.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because text files are automatically given the Plain Text style; by default, this style uses Courier New.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, modify the Plain Text style and specify the font you want to use. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. On the Format menu, click Style.
  2. Under list, select All Styles.
  3. Scroll through the list of styles and click Plain Text.
  4. Click Modify.
  5. Click Format, and click Font.
  6. Select the desired Font, and then click OK.
  7. Click to select the Add To Template check box, click OK, and then click Apply.
The text, which is imported in Plain Text Style, should be imported in the newly defined Font.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/14/2000
Keywords:kbbug kbconversion KB183688
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