Microsoft KB Archive/23424

Word Err Msg: Not a Valid Number (Measurement)

PSS ID Number: Q23424 Article last modified on 03-07-1997

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When attempting to enter values into settings boxes (for example, Page Setup or Section), the message “Not a valid number” or “Not a valid measurement” will appear if you attempt to enter a value that is not numeric or otherwise not acceptable.

For example, this problem may occur if you type a negative number when a positive number is required. Make sure you enter a number, and that the number is appropriate for the type of action you are performing.

Another possible cause of this problem is that you typed a number and a measurement type (for example, “12km”) where the measurement type is not one of the accepted types. In Word versions 3.0x, you can specify values in points (pt), lines (li), inches (in), and centimeters (cm). In Word 4.00, you can also specify values in picas (pi).

Note also that these error messages can occur when exiting a setting box even without entering any values. For example, if a page number is set to be 10 inches from the top, and then the document is set to be enlarged by 200 percent, choosing Section from the Format menu and then clicking OK will cause the error message to appear.

KBCategory: kbusage kberrmsg KBSubCategory: Additional reference words: macword macword5

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