WD97: AutoFormat Does Not Replace Hyphens with En Dashes (197137)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 97 for Windows
This article was previously published under Q197137

SYMPTOMS

When you use the AutoFormat feature in Word, Word does not replace hyphens with en dashes. However, Word replaces two hyphens in a row with an em dash.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, replace hyphens with en dashes manually. To do so, follow these steps:
  1. On the Edit menu, click Replace.
  2. In the Find What box, type a hyphen.
  3. Press the TAB key to move the insertion point to the Replace With box.
  4. Click More.
  5. Click Special, and then click En Dash.
  6. Click Replace or Replace All.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/14/2000
Keywords:kbbug kbfield kbualink97 KB197137
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