Article: Q116380
Product(s): Microsoft FoxPro
Version(s): MACINTOSH:2.5b,2.5c,3.0b
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kbbuglist
Last Modified: 03-AUG-2000
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Visual FoxPro for Macintosh, version 3.0b
- Microsoft FoxPro for Macintosh, versions 2.5b, 2.5c
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SYMPTOMS
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A semicolon (;) in a table/.DBF name displays as an underscore (_) in the
Browse, Edit, and View windows.
STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at
the beginning of this article.
MORE INFORMATION
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Table names with a semicolon appear normally in other components of FoxPro, such
as the File Open dialog box.
Steps to Reproduce Problem
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1. In the Command window, type the following:
CREATE TABLE a;b (charfld C(10))
BROWSE
2. Note that the name in the title bar of the Browse window is "A_b." Close the
Browse window.
3. Type "EDIT" (without the quotation marks) in the Command window. Note that
the name in the title bar of the Edit window is "A_b." Close the Edit window.
4. Type SET in the Command window to open the View window. Note that the table
name under Work Area is "A_b."
Additional query words: vFoxmac FoxMac 3.00 buglist2.50b buglist2.50c semi-colon under-score underline under-line akz
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Keywords : kbbuglist
Technology : kbHWMAC kbOSMAC kbVFPsearch kbAudDeveloper kbFoxproSearch kbFoxPro250bMac kbFoxPro250cMac kbVFP300bMac
Version : MACINTOSH:2.5b,2.5c,3.0b
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