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Q168057: WD97: Maximum Number of Printers Visible in Word

Article: Q168057
Product(s): Word 97 for Windows
Version(s): WINDOWS:7.0,7.0a,97
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbenv kbprint word97
Last Modified: 07-SEP-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Word 97 for Windows 
- Microsoft Word for Windows 95, versions 7.0, 7.0a 
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SYMPTOMS
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In Word, the maximum number of printers that will be available in the Print
dialog box is approximately 26.

CAUSE
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The variable in Word that contains the string for all of the printers is limited
to 512 characters.

WORKAROUND
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If you shorten the printer names, more printers will be available in the Print
dialog box in Word.

To shorten the length of a printer name:

1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Printers.

2. Right-click a printer shortcut, and click Rename.

3. Type the new name, and press ENTER.

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at
the beginning of this article. We are researching this problem and will post new
information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

REFERENCES
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For more information about changing printer settings, see your Windows printed
documentation or online Help.

Additional query words: 8.0 word97 limit limitation

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Keywords          : kbenv kbprint word97 
Technology        : kbWordSearch kbWord97 kbWord97Search kbWord95Search kbZNotKeyword2 kbWord95 kbWord95a
Version           : WINDOWS:7.0,7.0a,97
Issue type        : kbbug

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