WD2000: Right Table Border Not Erased by Clicking with Eraser (220219)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 2000
This article was previously published under Q220219

SYMPTOMS

In Microsoft Word 2000, when you try to erase the right border of a table by using the Eraser tool and clicking the border, nothing happens. You can erase the other borders by clicking them.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs if the Text wrapping property on the Table tab in the Table Properties dialog box is set to Around.

WORKAROUND

To work around this behavior and erase the right border, follow these steps:
  1. On the Tables and Borders toolbar, click the Eraser tool.
  2. Drag from the top of the border toward the bottom of the border. When you release the mouse button, the border will be erased.

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:12/6/2000
Keywords:kbbug KB220219
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