PUB2000: Existing Text Vanishes or Becomes Distorted When You Change the Font (256190)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Publisher 2000
This article was previously published under Q256190

SYMPTOMS

When you type text in Microsoft Publisher 2000, select the text, and then change the font of the existing text, the text may vanish or be displayed as boxes or lines.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if you typed the text in a symbol font.

RESOLUTION

If you must change text typed in a symbol font to a non-symbol font, you need to retype the affected text.

NOTE: This behavior does not occur if you type text in a non-symbol font, change the font to a symbol font, and then change the font back to a non-symbol font.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in Microsoft Publisher 2000.

MORE INFORMATION

This behavior has been reported with the following fonts. Other symbol fonts may also exhibit this behavior.
  • Marlette
  • MS Extra
  • MS Outlook
  • Symbol
  • Webdings
  • Wingdings
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:3/9/2000
Keywords:kbbug KB256190
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