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Q198361: WD97: Multiple Spaces After Colon/Tab Flagged in Grammar Check

Article: Q198361
Product(s): Word 97 for Windows
Version(s): WINDOWS:97
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbproof 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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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:<tab><space><space><space>This is the
  first item.

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

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

WORKAROUND
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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.

  -or-

- Align your text with tabs rather than spaces.

Additional query words: space two several

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

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