WD2001: Formula Calculation Using the 0.00% Format Produces Incorrect Results

WORKAROUND

To work around this issue, avoid using percent (%) formats in your formula. Instead, use the basic number (0) format combined with a simple calculation to determine percentages, and then add the percent symbol after your formula.

For example, to enter a formula to produce the percent difference between x and y, use the calculation (x/y)*100 in your formula.

To do this, follow these steps:

1. Start Microsoft Word 2001.
2. On the Table menu, click Formula.
3. In the Formula box, type =(4/2)*100.
4. In the Number Format list, click 0, and then click OK.
5. Press the percent (%) key.