Malformed Print Pages When the Forms Are Not Filled with Text (287528)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 for Windows NT 4.0 SP 1
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 for Windows 98 Second Edition SP 1
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 for Windows 98 SP 1
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 for Windows 2000 SP 1
This article was previously published under Q287528

SYMPTOMS

When you are using Internet Explorer 5.5 Service Pack 1 (SP1), when you print a Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) page that contains a <TextArea> tag, the page does not print correctly if the text in the box does not completely fill the box.

WORKAROUND

To work around this issue, use either of the following methods:
  • Use onbeforeprint events and onafterprint events to create a <DIV> tag that is full of content.

    -or-
  • Use the <ContentEditable DIV> tags instead of <TextArea> tags.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

<TextArea> tags are designed to display only one page. Like all controls, a TextArea control does not break across pages.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/14/2006
Keywords:kbfix kbprb kbprint KB287528
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