WD2000: The Go To Command Fails in a Protected Document (214194)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 2000
This article was previously published under Q214194

SYMPTOMS

When you protect a document for forms that does not contain form fields or unprotected sections, nothing happens when you attempt to go to any of the following:
  • Page
  • Section
  • Line
  • Bookmark

CAUSE

When you protect your document for forms, the document must contain at least one unprotected section or form field for the Go To feature to work. The Go To feature will not go to a protected section that does not contain at least one form field.

NOTE: To protect a document for forms, click Protect Document on the Tools menu, and then click to select Forms.

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 more information about the Go To command, click Microsoft Word Help on the Help menu, type goto in the Office Assistant or the Answer Wizard, and then click Search to view the topics returned.

For more information about using form fields in a Word document, click Microsoft Word Help on the Help menu, type form fields in the Office Assistant or the Answer Wizard, and then click Search to view the topics returned.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/12/2002
Keywords:kbbug kbdta wd2000 KB214194
©2002 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.