File Manager: Format Cannot Make Disk Label 11 Characters

 Last reviewed: November 23, 1994
Article ID: Q91666
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.1, 3.11
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.1

SUMMARY

When you format a disk in File Manager, the Label field in the Format Disk dialog box may not allow you to enter a full eleven-character disk label because Windows uses a proportional font for this field. If you choose a wide character, such as a "w," you may only be able to fit eight characters in the field.

If you cannot enter the necessary disk label, use the MS-DOS LABEL command to change the disk label after you have formatted the disk.

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows and Windows for Workgroups 3.1. We are researching this problem and will post new information here as it becomes available.

KBCategory: kbtool kbbuglist
KBSubcategory: wfw wfwg
Additional reference words: 3.10

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Last reviewed: November 23, 1994
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