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WD98: Tabs May Be Removed Running Spelling and Grammar Check

Article ID: 201170

Article Last Modified on 10/4/2002


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SYMPTOMS

When you change the spelling of a word in the Spelling and Grammar dialog box (in the Not in Dictionary box) and then click Change, any tabs at the beginning of the sentence are removed.

NOTE: To check the spelling of your document, click Spelling and Grammar on the Tools menu.

WORKAROUND

Make the correction to the misspelling using one of the following methods:

Method 1: Use Suggestions

  1. On the Tools menu, click Spelling and Grammar.
  2. In the Spelling and Grammar dialog box, click the correct spelling of the misspelled word in the Suggestions box.
  3. Click Change.

Method 2: Use the Shortcut Menu

After Word flags a misspelled word with the wavy red underline, right-click the misspelled word. On the shortcut menu that appears, click the correct spelling of your word.

STATUS

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

Additional query words: tabs delete richedit

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