PowerPoint does not flag a repeated word after the first word is changed (817104)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003

SYMPTOMS

When you type text in a Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003 presentation and you type the same word two times, PowerPoint does not flag the repeated word. This symptom occurs if you delete one or more characters in the first word and then retype the same characters. When you check the spelling in the presentation, PowerPoint no longer flags the repeated word.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, move the insertion point to the end of the second word, and then press SPACEBAR.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/12/2006
Keywords:kbnofix kbBug kbprb KB817104