Microsoft KB Archive/120777

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AutoCorrect Incorrectly Reinserts Entries with Symbols

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Q120777

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Word for Windows, versions 6.0, 6.0a

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SYMPTOMS
When an AutoCorrect entry contains an ending symbol, such as ">" or "*" (without quotes), for example

"or *test*" if you press the BACKSPACE key to erase the symbol, and then press the SPACEBAR, AutoCorrect replaces the original text as follows:

"< or **test*"

STATUS
We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

WORKAROUND
Insert a space between the word and the symbol.

Additional query words: 6.0 autocorrect auto correct symbol word6 symbols special characters winword

Keywords : kbproof

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