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Bug

Some special characters (either inserted symbols or in equasions*) that are inserted into Word document objects do not display correctly in ArcMap (*only when saved in Microsoft Office 2007).

Last Published: January 17, 2018 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number NIM046544
SubmittedJune 26, 2009
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found9.3.1
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System VersionXP
StatusWill Not Be Addressed

Additional Information

Currently we have no plans to address this issue.

Workaround

Add the special characters into an equasion. If using Microsoft Office 2007, subsequently also save the Microsoft Word document as a 97-2003 compatible .doc file.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM046544

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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