WD97: Equation Editor Objects Not Visible In Converted Document

 Last reviewed: July 31, 1997
Article ID: Q157476
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Word 97 for Windows

SYMPTOMS

When you convert a Word 97 document that contains equation objects to WordPerfect 5.x for Windows format, and then reopen the document in Word 97, the equation objects appear to be missing. If field codes view is turned on, you will see the {Embed.Equation.3} fields; however, if field codes view is turned off, you do not see the equation objects.

The document appears correctly when opened in WordPerfect 5.x or 6.x. However, when you edit and save the document in WordPerfect and then reopen the document in Word 97, the objects appear to be missing.

WORKAROUND

The objects are still present in the document, but it may be difficult to locate them. Turn on field codes view to determine where they are located, turn off field codes view, and then double-click the equation object to update it.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Word 97 for Windows. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

KBCategory: kbusage
KBSubcategory:
Additional query words: 8.0 word8 word97
Keywords : kbualink97
Version : 97
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: July 31, 1997
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