WD2000: Grammar Suggestions Are Inconsistent When Document Has Hidden Text (209921)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 2000
This article was previously published under Q209921
For a Microsoft Word 2002 version of this article, see 273958.

SYMPTOMS

When you use the grammar checker and your document contains hidden text, the grammar suggestions may vary, depending on which viewing options are selected.

The grammar suggestions may vary for the same sentence, depending on whether the grammar was checked before the text was hidden or after the text was hidden.

CAUSE

This problem can occur because hidden text may change the context of a sentence, and the grammar checker may not always be aware whether the text is hidden or not.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, perform grammar checks while hidden text is not viewable.
  1. On the Tools menu, click Options.
  2. On the View tab, under Formatting marks, click to select the Hidden text check box and then click OK.

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:3/10/2001
Keywords:kbbug KB209921
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