WD95: Multiple Numbered Lists Change to One Single Numbered List (170041)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Word for Windows 95 7.0a

This article was previously published under Q170041

SYMPTOMS

In Word 7.x for Windows 95, when you open a Word 97 document, multiple numbered lists may be converted to a single, continuously numbered list.

CAUSE

The Word 97 Import Converter for Word for Windows 95 (Mswrd832.cnv) may not correctly convert the Start at number setting for each of your numbered lists.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, upgrade to the latest version of the Word 97-2000 Import Converter. For additional information, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

162214 WD: How to Obtain the Word 97-2000 Import Converter

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem with certain versions of the Word 97 Import converter.

This problem is corrected in the version of the converter available with Microsoft Office 97 SR-2.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/17/2005
Keywords:kbbug kbconversion kbfix kbnumbering KB170041