WD: Custom Footnotes Disappear After Spell Check

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SYMPTOMS

After using the spelling checker on a document, custom footnote references disappear.

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CAUSE

This happens if you add a space between a word and the custom footnote mark while using the spelling checker on a document.

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WORKAROUND

After the spelling checker is finished, click the down arrow next to the Undo button on the Standard toolbar. Select Spelling Change. -or-
Add the space between the words and the reference marks before checking the spelling.

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MORE INFORMATION

You can insert a custom footnote mark by clicking Footnote on the Insert menu and typing in the Custom Mark box.

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APPLIES TO

Microsoft Word 6.0 Standard Edition
Microsoft Word 6.0a
Microsoft Word 6.0c
Microsoft Word 6.0 for Macintosh
Microsoft Word 6.01 for Macintosh

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