WD2001: Customized Settings Are Not Retained in Word 2001 Upgrade (269918)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 2001 for Macintosh

This article was previously published under Q269918

SYMPTOMS

When you upgrade from Microsoft Word 98 to Microsoft Word 2001, the following settings are loaded by default.
FeatureStatus
Large toolbar button iconsOff
Show ScreenTips on toolbarsOn
Show shortcut keys in ScreenTipsOff
WYSIWYG font menusOff
Standard toolbarVisible
Any customized settings that vary from these settings are not retained after the upgrade.

WORKAROUND

To work around this behavior, customize your settings as needed in Microsoft Word 2001.

MORE INFORMATION

Only the standard toolbar is displayed by default after the installation of Word 2001. Any additional commands added to the standard toolbar in Word 98 are upgraded and retained in Word 2001.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/14/2002
Keywords:kbprb KB269918