Encarta: Selecting Special Character Disables Read Aloud Feature (195751)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 99
  • Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 99 Concise Edition
  • Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia Deluxe 99
This article was previously published under Q195751

SYMPTOMS

If you select a special character in Encarta Encyclopedia 99 and attempt to use the Read Aloud feature to pronounce the name of the character, the Read Aloud feature may no longer function.

NOTE: Depending on which character you select, the Read Aloud feature may or may not pronounce the name of the character.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, follow these steps:
  1. Click Options, point to Read Aloud, and then click Settings.
  2. Click Test.
  3. After the test speech is read aloud, click OK.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 99.

MORE INFORMATION

This issue has been reported with the following special characters:
  • Asterisk
  • Hyphen
  • Underscore
NOTE: This issue occurs only if you select the special character without any accompanying text.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:11/30/2004
Keywords:kbbug kbpending KB195751
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