WD2002: Grammar Suggestions Inconsistent if Document Contains Hidden Text (273958)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 2002
This article was previously published under Q273958

For a Microsoft Word 2000 version of this article, see 209921.

SYMPTOMS

When you use the grammar checker and your document contains hidden text, the grammar suggestions may vary, depending on which viewing options are selected.

The grammar suggestions may vary for the same sentence, depending on whether the grammar is checked before or after the text is hidden.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur because hidden text may change the context of a sentence, and the grammar checker may not always be able to differentiate between hidden and unhidden text.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, perform grammar checks while hidden text is visible. To do so, follow these steps:
  1. On the Tools menu, click Options.
  2. On the View tab, click to select the Hidden text check box under Formatting marks, and then click OK.

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:5/26/2001
Keywords:kbbug KB273958
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