WD97: Part of Table Missing; Table Prints over Text (196856)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 97 for Windows

This article was previously published under Q196856

SYMPTOMS

You cannot see all of your table in page layout view or print preview. However, when you print the document, the entire table is printed. It may be printed on top of other text.

CAUSE

The document or section has been formatted with columns, and the table is too wide fit within the column.

WORKAROUND

Method 1: Modify the Column Widths of the Table

Modify the column widths of the table such that the table fits within the columns.

Method 2: Insert a Section Break

Insert a section break above the table and below it, and format this new section (with the table) for one column.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

This problem has been corrected in Word 2000.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/14/2000
Keywords:kbprb kbtable KB196856