Microsoft KB Archive/873278

= The check total may appear as numbers instead of as letters when you print a check in Microsoft Money =

Article ID: 873278

Article Last Modified on 4/12/2005

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Money 2005 Deluxe Edition
 * Microsoft Money 2005 Premium Edition
 * Microsoft Money 2005 Small Business Edition
 * Microsoft Money 2005 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Money 2004 Deluxe Edition
 * Microsoft Money 2004 Premium Edition
 * Microsoft Money 2004 Small Business Edition
 * Microsoft Money 2004 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Money 2003 Deluxe Edition
 * Microsoft Money 2003 Deluxe and Business Edition
 * Microsoft Money 2003 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Money 2002 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Money 2001 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Money 2000 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Money 99 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Money 2000 Business & Personal Edition

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SYMPTOMS
When you print a check in Microsoft Money, the check total may appear as numbers instead of as letters as expected.



CAUSE
This issue may occur if the following conditions are true:
 * The check is written for a large amount. This issue typically occurs if the check total is more than $1,000.
 * The selected font is too large.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, change the default font in Microsoft Money and then print a test page to verify that the check amount appears as expected. To do this, follow these steps.

Microsoft Money 2005

 * 1) On the Tools menu, click Settings.
 * 2) Click the Print Checks tab, and then click Font.
 * 3) In the Font box, click a different font style.

For example, if Courier New is selected, click Times New Roman or click Arial. You can also click a smaller font size in the Size box to troubleshoot this issue.
 * 1) Click OK two times, and then click Done.
 * 2) Print a test check on blank paper to verify the results.

Microsoft Money 2004 and earlier

 * 1) On the Tools menu, click Options.
 * 2) On the Print Checks tab, click Font.
 * 3) In the Font box, click a different font style.

For example, if Courier New is selected, click Times New Roman or click Arial. You can also click a smaller font size in the Size box to troubleshoot this issue.
 * 1) Click OK two times.
 * 2) Print a test check on blank paper to verify the results.

Additional query words: printing checks

Keywords: kbtshoot kbprint kbprb KB873278

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