WD95: WP 5.x Paragraph Number Cross-Reference Cannot Be Updated (187841)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Word for Windows 95
- Microsoft Word for Windows 95 7.0a
This article was previously published under Q187841 SYMPTOMS
When you open a WordPerfect 5.x document containing cross-references to
paragraph numbers, the results of the cross-references may become 0 (zero)
and you cannot update the cross-references.
For example, after you open a WordPerfect 5.x document, a cross-reference
that should appear as
may appear as
CAUSE
This problem occurs because Word converts all WordPerfect paragraph
numbering ([ParNum]) codes to {seq} (sequence) fields.
NOTE: Microsoft implemented the use of {seq} fields to overcome differences
in Word and WordPerfect numbering models. However, a consequence of this
change is that cross-references to paragraphs numbered with {seq} fields,
instead of heading or multilevel list numbering, cannot be updated.
RESOLUTION
To successfully convert the WordPerfect Numbering and Outline feature to
Word paragraph numbering, use the following steps:
- Using a text editor such as Notepad, edit the Mstxtcnv.ini file
(located in your Windows program directory).
- In the [WordPerfect5Conv] section, add the following entry on a new
line after the last existing entry in the section:
- Save and exit the Mstxtcnv.ini file.
Now, when you convert WordPerfect 5.x documents, the numbering features in
WordPerfect will be converted to Word numbering features automatically, and
paragraph number cross-references will be retained.
NOTE: Reverting to prior functionality may result in numbering problems
caused by model differences between Word and WordPerfect that the use of
{seq} fields was designed to resolve.
To temporarily work around this problem, remove the {seq} fields from the
referenced paragraphs and apply paragraph numbering using the Bullets And
Numbering feature. To do this, follow these steps:
- Press ALT+F9 to view field codes. The paragraph numbering fields should
resemble the following:
- Select the entire sequence field ({seq level0 \h \r0}) and delete it.
- On the Format menu, click Bullets And Numbering.
NOTE: The insertion point must be in the paragraph (or the paragraph
selected) that contained the {seq} fields.
- Click either the Numbered or Multilevel tab (click the tabl that
provides numbering options that best correspond to the current numbering
scheme).
- Click Modify.
- Change the number to the correct value in the Start At box and click OK.
- Once all of the referenced paragraphs are formatted as Numbered (or
Multilevel), update the cross-reference fields.
To update a cross-reference, select the cross-reference and then press
F9.
NOTE: You may need to delete any extraneous characters that may appear
as part of the cross-reference result.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 8/17/2005 |
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| Keywords: | kbfield kbprb KB187841 |
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