WD2000: "That That" and "Had Had" Not Flagged as Repeated Words (212075)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 2000
This article was previously published under Q212075

SYMPTOMS

The grammar checker and the spelling checker do not identify "that that" or "had had" as repeated words. This behavior is different from that of earlier versions of Microsoft Word.

CAUSE

This behavior is by design of Microsoft Word. The grammar checker and the spelling checker recognize that these two words can be repeated within a sentence. Although such constructions are not grammatically correct in the strictest sense, they are generally accepted in colloquial English.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/6/2000
Keywords:kbprb kbproof KB212075
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