WD98: Can't Make First Letter of Sentence a Capital Letter (189428)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 98 Macintosh Edition
This article was previously published under Q189428

SYMPTOMS

Word may not automatically capitalize the first sentence of a paragraph, even when the "Capitalize first letter of sentences" option is selected (click AutoCorrect on the Tools menu, and then select the AutoCorrect tab).

CAUSE

This problem may occur when the first sentence of a paragraph follows any of the following:
  • A form field -or-

  • A hyperlink -or-

  • A number (or letter) followed by punctuation (for example, a period)

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, manually capitalize the first letter of the sentence with the SHIFT key.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/4/2002
Keywords:kbbug KB189428
©2002 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.