WD2000: ALT+SHIFT Shortcut Applies Heading Style to All Paragraphs in Table Row (210140)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 2000
This article was previously published under Q210140

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to apply a heading style to the text in a table cell by using a shortcut key, Microsoft Word applies the change to every other paragraph in the same table cell or in the same row of the table.

For example, if you do the following
  1. Type a paragraph in a cell.
  2. Press ALT+SHIFT+LEFT ARROW to apply the Heading 1 style, and then press ENTER.
  3. Type a new paragraph in the cell.
  4. Press ALT+SHIFT+RIGHT ARROW to apply the Heading 2 style to the second paragraph.
the first paragraph takes on the Heading 2 style.

NOTE: This problem occurs to the paragraphs contained either in the same table cell or in the same row of the table. This problem does not occur to the paragraphs contained in the other rows of the table.

RESOLUTION

To work around this problem, select the text to which you want to apply the heading style and then use either of the following methods:
  • On the Formatting toolbar, click the heading style that you want in the Style list.

    -or-
  • On the Format menu, click Style. In the List box, click All styles. In the Styles list, click the style that you want to apply , and then click Apply.

STATUS

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

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information about shortcut keys in Microsoft Word, please click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

211982 WD2000: Keyboard Shortcuts for Microsoft Word

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/6/2000
Keywords:kbbug KB210140
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