Microsoft KB Archive/114746

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WD6X: Spelling Checker Flags Asterisks (**) in Custom Dictionary

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Q114746

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Word for Windows, versions 6.0, 6.0a, 6.0c
 * Microsoft Word for the Macintosh, versions 6.0, 6.0.1

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SYMPTOMS
In Word, you can add most character combinations to the custom dictionary. However, if you add two or more asterisks (**) to the custom dictionary, the spelling checker does not recognize the addition, and suggests other options instead of the asterisks.

This functionality is different than in Word version 2.x.

CAUSE
This behavior is by design. In Word 6.0, the spelling checker treats the asterisk as a reserved character so that the asterisk can be used as a wildcard.

WORKAROUND
To work around this behavior, follow these steps:


 * 1) Select the asterisks.
 * 2) On the Tools menu, click Language.
 * 3) In the Mark Selected Text As list, select (no proofing). Click OK.

STATUS
In Microsoft Word for Windows 95 version 7.0 and later and Microsoft Word 98 for Macintosh this character combination is ignored and not flagged.

Additional query words: 6.00a

Keywords : kbproof winword macword word6

Issue type : kbprb

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