Microsoft KB Archive/50768

Works: Characters Compressed While Using UNDERSCORE Key

PSS ID Number: Q50768 Article last modified on 06-10-1996

2.00

MACINTOSH

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Character spacing occasionally compresses when underlined spaces follow text in Microsoft Works version 2.00. This problem is particularly apparent when using the Helvetica 10-point font.

In the following example, the word “Name” may be compressed when the document is printed to an Apple LaserWriter, and text following the underline on the same line is also compressed:

Name:_____________

To avoid text compression when underlines are used, use SHIFT+_ (UNDERSCORE) instead of underlined spaces.

The spacing problem is most apparent in Helvetica 10 point when text is followed by multiple underlined spaces. In general, most fonts appear to resist the spacing problem.

Note: This problem does not occur if the paragraph is longer than one line. Underlined text also spaces correctly, even on a single line.

KBCategory: kbprint KBSubcategory: macworkskb

Additional reference words: 2.00 mwksprint

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