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Enclose character function doesn't turn out right

Anonymous
2010-05-09T10:11:50+00:00

When I try to use the enclose character function on Microsoft Word 2007, instead of getting a hyphen enclosed in a circle, I get {eq\o\ac(O,-)}. What should I do?

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Anonymous
2010-05-09T10:30:39+00:00

Press ALT+F9 to toggle the display to show the result (and if necessary F9 to update the field).

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When I try to use the enclose character function on Microsoft Word 2007, instead of getting a hyphen enclosed in a circle, I get {eq\o\ac(O,-)}. What should I do? 


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  1. Anonymous
    2017-11-14T14:50:17+00:00

    FYI: this question and response helped me configure the enclosure so that it fits around the character.  Thanks!

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  2. Anonymous
    2010-05-10T04:54:30+00:00

    You are welcome :)

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    It worked! Thanks, Graham =)


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  3. Anonymous
    2010-05-10T04:37:57+00:00

    It worked! Thanks, Graham =)

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