WD2001: Word Quits Unexpectedly When You Insert a Symbol While Checking Spelling and Grammar (272832)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 2001 for Macintosh

This article was previously published under Q272832

SYMPTOMS

If you attempt to insert a symbol while you are checking the spelling and grammar in a Microsoft Word 2001 document, Word may quit unexpectedly and display the following error message:
The application 'Microsoft Word' has unexpectedly quit, because an error of type 2 occurred. You should save your work in other open applications and restart the computer.

WORKAROUND

To work around this issue, insert the symbol into your document either before or after you have completed checking the spelling and grammar.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in Microsoft Word 2001 for Mac.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/14/2002
Keywords:kbbug KB272832