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WD97: ConvertNumberToText Method Fails


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Word 97 for Windows


SYMPTOMS

In Microsoft Word 97 for Windows, when you use the Visual Basic for Applications ConvertNumberToText method to convert a numbered list to text, you may receive the following error message:

Runtime error 7: out of memory


CAUSE

This error occurs if some of the Listnum fields have a large number of digits.


RESOLUTION

To correct this problem, obtain Microsoft Word 97 Service Release 2 (SR-2).


STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Word 97 for Windows. This problem was corrected in Microsoft Office 97 Service Release 2 (SR-2). For additional information about SR-2, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Q151261 OFF97: How to Obtain and Install MS Office 97 SR-2

Additional query words: numbering converting text

Keywords          : kbdta kbconversion kbwordvba 
Version           : WINDOWS:97
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbbug 


Last Reviewed: August 17, 1999
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