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Q194492: WD97: Hidden Text Appearing in File Saved as Text Only

Article: Q194492
Product(s): Word 97 for Windows
Version(s): WINDOWS:97
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbdta winword word97
Last Modified: 14-NOV-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Word 97 for Windows 
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SYMPTOMS
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In Microsoft Word, when a document containing hidden text is saved in Text Only
format, text formatted as hidden text becomes visible.

CAUSE
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When you save a document in Text Only format, all character formatting is lost
from the document. Because hidden text is a character format, it is lost along
with the rest of the character formatting.

WORKAROUND
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To prevent this problem from occurring, delete the hidden text from the file
before saving the file in Text Only format. To do this, follow these steps:

1. On the the Edit menu, click Replace.

2. Place the pointer in the Find What Box.

3. On the Format list under the Find What box, click Character (or Font).

4. Under Style, click to clear the Hidden check box.

5. Leave the Replace With box blank, and click Replace All.

Additional query words:

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Keywords          : kbdta winword word97 
Technology        : kbWordSearch kbWord97 kbWord97Search kbZNotKeyword2
Version           : WINDOWS:97
Issue type        : kbprb

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