Microsoft KB Archive/209616

= WD2000: Spelling/Grammar Not Checked for Custom Footnote Text =

Article ID: 209616

Article Last Modified on 12/6/2000

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Word 2000 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q209616



SYMPTOMS
When you perform a spelling or grammar check or both of a Word document that contains custom footnote reference marks, Word does not flag a misspelled custom footnote reference mark.



CAUSE
This functionality is by design and is a change from earlier versions of Word.



MORE INFORMATION
A custom footnote reference mark can contain a single word up to 10 characters in length. However, if you use a word as a custom footnote reference mark, Word does not check the spelling or grammar of the word.

To insert a custom footnote reference mark, do the following steps:
 * 1) Position the insertion point in the text where you want to place a footnote.
 * 2) On the Insert menu, click Footnote.
 * 3) Under Numbering, select Custom mark, type in the custom footnote reference mark you want to use, and then click OK.

NOTE: You can also use a symbol as a custom footnote reference mark. In the Footnote and Endnote dialog box, click Symbol. Select the symbol you want to use, and then click OK.

If you try to use a custom footnote reference mark that is longer than 10 characters, the following error message appears:

The custom reference mark is too long.

Keywords: kbprb KB209616

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