Apostrophe spacing problem

External Since: Nov 21, 2007 Posts: 1

I recently upgraded to Office 2007, and I'm having a new problem with Word.

When I type an apostrophe after a word, such as "Carole's," what I get is
"Carole' s" with an extra large space between the apostrophe and the
following letter. I stumbled around and finally was able to correct it, but
the correction has a yellow highlight on it that I don't understand.

I don't understand what Word is doing and how to get it to provide a normal
apostrophe (without the following space).

I would very much appreciate assistance.

Sincerely,
Ed Presson

External Since: Dec 18, 2003 Posts: 676

Hi Ed,

Look into the compatibility options, and set them to the default for Word 2007.
(Office button > Word Options > Advanced... then, look at the very bottom)
Also make sure the whole text is formatted as English.
(It sounds as if the apostrophe might be interpreted as an exotic/Asian character, and that messes up the spacing)

If that does not solve it: What's the font?

Regards,
Klaus

"Ed in Seattle" <pep38.TakeThisOut@foxinternet.net> wrote:
>I recently upgraded to Office 2007, and I'm having a new problem with Word.
>
> When I type an apostrophe after a word, such as "Carole's," what I get is
> "Carole' s" with an extra large space between the apostrophe and the
> following letter. I stumbled around and finally was able to correct it, but
> the correction has a yellow highlight on it that I don't understand.
>
> I don't understand what Word is doing and how to get it to provide a normal
> apostrophe (without the following space).
>
> I would very much appreciate assistance.
>
> Sincerely,
> Ed Presson
>
>