ProofReader Fails with Extended Workbook Filenames (98267)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows Sound System 1.0
- Microsoft Windows Sound System 1.0a
- Microsoft Excel for Windows 4.0
- Microsoft Excel for Windows 4.0a
- Microsoft Excel for Windows 5.0
This article was previously published under Q98267 SUMMARY
The Microsoft Windows Sound System ProofReader utility may not work
with Microsoft Excel workbook sheets if the sheets have extended
filenames greater than 20 characters: the ProofReader utility may
respond incorrectly or may not not have any sound.
MORE INFORMATION
ProofReader can be installed as an option under Microsoft Excel when
you install the Windows Sound System. This utility allows you to
proofread different data types that you select.
When you proofread data from selected cells, you may not be able to
hear the sounds or the ProofReader utility may not respond correctly.
However, proofing data that you enter seems to work correctly.
Workaround
To work around this problem, save the sheet with an extended filename
of 20 characters or less.
Microsoft is researching this problem and will post new information
here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 11/26/2003 |
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| Keywords: | KB98267 |
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