Microsoft KB Archive/198361

= WD97: Multiple Spaces After Colon/Tab Flagged in Grammar Check =

Article ID: 198361

Article Last Modified on 1/23/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Word 97 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q198361





SYMPTOMS
When you have text followed by a colon and a tab, the grammar checker flags multiple spaces after the colon and tab. This problem occurs if you use any grammar style other than Casual.

For example, in the following text

Number One:   This is the first item.

the grammar checker flags "  This" as "Extra Space between Words."



CAUSE
This problem is most likely to occur when you use spaces to align text.



WORKAROUND
If you cannot use the Casual grammar style, do either of the following to avoid being prompted to fix this error:
 * Use non-breaking spaces (press CTRL+SHIFT+SPACE) in place of regular spaces.

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 * Align your text with tabs rather than spaces.

Additional query words: space two several

Keywords: kbprb kbproof KB198361

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