XL97: AutoCorrect Stops After 255 Characters (186181)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Excel 97 for Windows
This article was previously published under Q186181

SYMPTOMS

When you enter text in a cell or a text box, the AutoCorrect feature in Microsoft Excel 97 for Windows stops working.

CAUSE

The AutoCorrect feature in Excel may stop working if you have 225 or more characters in the cell or text box.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Excel 97 for Windows.

REFERENCES

For more information about AutoCorrect, click the Office Assistant, type autocorrect, click Search, and then click to view "Check spelling or automatically correct spelling errors."

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:

179216 OFF98: How to Use the Microsoft Office Installer Program

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/22/2000
Keywords:kbbug KB186181
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