Microsoft KB Archive/62596

Macro Recorder Not Recording Subscript Search Correctly

PSS ID Number: Q62596 Article last modified on 02-18-1993

1.00 1.10 1.10a WINDOWS

Summary: The macro recorder incorrectly records the attributes of a superscript (three points above the base line) when a search is performed looking for a subscript (three points below the base line). Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Word for Windows version 1.00. This problem was corrected in Word for Windows versions 1.10 and 1.10a.

More Information: The following is an example: 1. In a document that has both superscripts and subscripts, turn on the macro recorder. 2. Choose Edit Search. 3. Insert “Ctrl+=” in the “Search for:” text box. 4. Select OK, then stop the macro recorder. When you run the macro, it’s expected to search for and find any negative three-point (-3pt) subscripts. The search actually finds superscripts. The EditSearchChar.Position is equal to a positive three point when it should be equal to a negative three point for subscripts.

Additional reference words: w4wmacro