WD98: Converted WordBasic Macro Doesn't Apply Outline Numbering (182170)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 98 Macintosh Edition
This article was previously published under Q182170

SYMPTOMS

When you run a WordBasic macro that has been converted in Visual Basic for Applications and that contains the FormatHeadingNumbering command, you may receive the following error:
Run-time error '159': The value of one of the fields is too high.

RESOLUTION

Set the properties of the Visual Basic for Applications ListLevel object and use the ApplyListTemplate method.

For more information about the ListLevel Object, click the Office Assistant while in the Visual Basic Editor, type ListLevel Object, click Search, and then click to view "ListLevel Object."

For more information about the ApplyListTemplate Method, click the Office Assistant while in the Visual Basic Editor, type ApplyListTemplate Method, click Search, and then click to view "ApplyListTemplate Method."

NOTE: If the Assistant is hidden, click the Office Assistant button on the Standard toolbar. If the Assistant is not able to answer your query, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

179216 OFF98: How to Use the Microsoft Office Installer Program

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the products listed at the beginning of this article.

REFERENCES

For more information about getting help with Visual Basic for Applications, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

163435 VBA: Programming Resources for Visual Basic for Applications

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/4/2002
Keywords:kbbug kbdtacode kberrmsg kbmacroexample KB182170
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