Fonts change in text form fields in Word 2002 (332114)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 2002 Service Pack 1 (SP-1)
  • Microsoft Word 2002 Service Pack 2 (SP-2)

This article was previously published under Q332114

SYMPTOMS

When you open a document that contains text form fields, and the document has been saved as a Rich Text Format (rtf) file, the font formatting of the form field may change to another font. The font might change to a font that contains double-byte characters, such as MS Mincho, MS Gothic or Arial Unicode MS. One or more of these fonts must be installed for this problem to occur.

RESOLUTION

Service Pack Information

This problem is corrected in Office XP Service Pack 3.To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Microsoft Office XP. For additional information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

307841 How to obtain the latest Office XP Service Pack

Hotfix Information

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Only apply it to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next Office XP service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.A supported fix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Apply it only to computers that are experiencing this specific problem.

To resolve this problem, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the fix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services phone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:NOTE: In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

The English version of this fix should have the following file attributes or later:
      Date         Time   Size       File name
   ------------------------------------------------
   25-Oct-2002  08:07  5,728,836  Winword.msp
   25-Oct-2002  08:28  5,639,208  Winword_admin.msp
After the hotfix is installed, the following files will have the listed attributes or later:
   Date         Time   Version      Size        File name
   --------------------------------------------------------
   24-Oct-2002  18:44  10.0.4622.0  10,598,984  Winword.exe

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, use any of the following methods:
  • Put the insertion point in the form field, and then press the DELETE key. The font of the form field reverts to the original font and point size. You may want to automate this process by using a macro.
  • Do not save the file as an .rtf file.
  • Remove the MS Mincho, MS Gothic and Arial Unicode fonts from your computer.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section. This problem was first corrected in Office XP Service Pack 3.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:4/7/2006
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