WD97: Two Prompts Inserting AutoText Entry Containing ASK or FILLIN Field (238979)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 97 for Windows

This article was previously published under Q238979

SYMPTOMS

When you insert an AutoText entry that contains an ASK field or a FILLIN field, you are prompted to fill in the field when you select it and after you click Insert on the AutoText tab in the AutoCorrect dialog box. If you answer the first prompt but not the second prompt, the field does not contain a result after it is inserted in the document.

WORKAROUND

Click OK when you receive the prompt after selecting the AutoText entry, and respond to the prompt you receive after clicking Insert.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/14/2000
Keywords:kbbug kbfield KB238979