Microsoft KB Archive/187841

= WD95: WP 5.x Paragraph Number Cross-Reference Cannot Be Updated =

Article ID: 187841

Article Last Modified on 8/21/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Word 95 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Word 95a

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This article was previously published under Q187841





SYMPTOMS
When you open a WordPerfect 5.x document containing cross-references to paragraph numbers, the results of the cross-references may become 0 (zero) and you cannot update the cross-references.

For example, after you open a WordPerfect 5.x document, a cross-reference that should appear as

See paragraph I.A.1

may appear as

See paragraph 0



CAUSE
This problem occurs because Word converts all WordPerfect paragraph numbering ([ParNum]) codes to {seq} (sequence) fields.

NOTE: Microsoft implemented the use of {seq} fields to overcome differences in Word and WordPerfect numbering models. However, a consequence of this change is that cross-references to paragraphs numbered with {seq} fields, instead of heading or multilevel list numbering, cannot be updated.



RESOLUTION
To successfully convert the WordPerfect Numbering and Outline feature to Word paragraph numbering, use the following steps:  Using a text editor such as Notepad, edit the Mstxtcnv.ini file (located in your Windows program directory). In the [WordPerfect5Conv] section, add the following entry on a new line after the last existing entry in the section:

FavourSequenceFields=No

 Save and exit the Mstxtcnv.ini file.

Now, when you convert WordPerfect 5.x documents, the numbering features in WordPerfect will be converted to Word numbering features automatically, and paragraph number cross-references will be retained.

NOTE: Reverting to prior functionality may result in numbering problems caused by model differences between Word and WordPerfect that the use of {seq} fields was designed to resolve.

To temporarily work around this problem, remove the {seq} fields from the referenced paragraphs and apply paragraph numbering using the Bullets And Numbering feature. To do this, follow these steps:  Press ALT+F9 to view field codes. The paragraph numbering fields should resemble the following:

{seq level0 \h \r0}

 Select the entire sequence field ({seq level0 \h \r0}) and delete it.</li> On the Format menu, click Bullets And Numbering.

NOTE: The insertion point must be in the paragraph (or the paragraph selected) that contained the {seq} fields.</li> Click either the Numbered or Multilevel tab (click the tabl that provides numbering options that best correspond to the current numbering scheme).</li> Click Modify.</li> Change the number to the correct value in the Start At box and click OK.</li> Once all of the referenced paragraphs are formatted as Numbered (or Multilevel), update the cross-reference fields.

To update a cross-reference, select the cross-reference and then press F9.

NOTE: You may need to delete any extraneous characters that may appear as part of the cross-reference result.</li></ol>

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