WD97: Using the Dutch, French, German, Or Spanish Grammar Checker in the Background May Result in High CPU Use or Flickering Text |
The information in this article applies to:
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Microsoft Word 97 for Windows
SYMPTOMS
When you use the French, Dutch, Spanish, or German grammar checkers to
automatically check spelling and grammar as you type, you may notice any
of the following
- High central processing unit (CPU) use
-or-
- Flickering text on your screen
-or-
- The grammar checker may stop processing and Word may appear to hang
CAUSE
When Word encounters certain groups of characters, the Grammar Checker
does not stop and continues processing the document.
RESOLUTION
To correct this problem, obtain Microsoft Word 97 Service Release 2
(SR-2).
To temporarily work around this problem, turn off Check Grammar As You
Type. To do this, follow these steps:
- On the Tools menu, Click Options, and then click the Spelling &
Grammar tab.
- Under Grammar click to uncheck Check Grammar As You Type.
- Click OK.
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Word for Windows
versions listed above. This problem was corrected in Microsoft Office 97
Service Release 2 (SR-2).
For additional information about SR-2, please see the following article in
the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
Q151261 OFF97: How to Obtain and Install MS Office 97 SR-2
For additional information about language proofing tools, please see the
following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
Q186037 OFF97: Alki Language Proofing Tools Available
Additional query words:
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Keywords : kbdta kbproof
Version : WINDOWS:97
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbbug
