WD98: Can't Type Last Character If Last Paragraph Mark Hidden (193753)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 98 Macintosh Edition

This article was previously published under Q193753

SYMPTOMS

When you format the last paragraph mark in a Microsoft Word Document as hidden text, and then turn the Show/Hide feature off (click the Show/Hide button on the Standard toolbar), the following behavior may occur:
  • Word does not print the word immediately to the left of the last paragraph mark, or show it in print preview. However, if you select the word (do not select the paragraph mark), and click Font on the Format menu, the Hidden check box (under Effects) is not selected.
NOTE: You can still type in hidden text in the "blank" region at the end of the document.

WORKAROUND

To type on the right of the last character, turn on the Show/Hide feature by doing following one of these steps:
  • Click Show/Hide on the Standard Toolbar. -or-

  • Show all nonprinting characters. To do this, follow these steps:

    1. On the Tools menu, click Options, and then click the View tab.
    2. Under Nonprinting Characters, click to select the All check box.
    3. Click OK.
To print the last word of the document, include hidden text to be printed with the document. To do this, follow these steps:
  1. On the Tools menu, click Options, and then select the Print tab.
  2. Under Include With Document, click to select the Hidden Text check box.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/4/2002
Keywords:kbbug KB193753