Microsoft KB Archive/110303

Spell Check FILLIN Field Causes Endless Loop PSS ID Number: Q110303 Article last modified on 01-22-1994

2.00b 2.00c

WINDOWS

= SYMPTOM =

When you enter a FILLIN field is entered in the header or footer of a document in Word 2.0b or 2.0c for Windows, and then spell check the document, Word gets caught in an endless loop causing the application title bar to flash; Word appears to stop responding (hang).

= STATUS =

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Word 2.0b and 2.0c for Windows. This problem was corrected in Word 6.0 for Windows. For more information on upgrading to Word 6.0 for Windows, contact Microsoft Sales Information Center at (800) 426-9400.

= WORKAROUND =

To work around this problem:


 * 1) Click with your mouse anywhere inside the document window. The message “Spell check is complete” appears.
 * 2) Choose OK. The title bar will continue to flash.
 * 3) Minimize Word for Windows or switch to another application.
 * 4) Maximize or switch back to Word. The title bar should appear normally.

Additional reference words: 2.00b 2.00c w4wproof flashing hand hung freeze frozen

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