XL2002: Cell Contents Are Deleted When You Switch from Dictation to Voice Command Mode (292470)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Excel 2002
This article was previously published under Q292470

SYMPTOMS

When you switch from Dictation mode to Voice Command mode in Microsoft Excel, the contents of the active cell may be deleted.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the following conditions are true:
  • You are using the Dictation feature.

    -and-
  • You place the insertion point in a cell.

    -and-
  • You say "Voice Command".
The spoken words are initially translated as dictated text until Excel correctly interprets them as a command to change to Voice Command mode. This behavior causes the active cell contents to be deleted (overwritten).

WORKAROUND

To work around this issue, press ESCAPE. The cell contents are restored.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:6/26/2001
Keywords:kbprb KB292470
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