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Q149793: Cannot Type English or Chinese Characters in Text Box

Article: Q149793
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 4.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbui
Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you try to type Chinese characters in an application's text input box, your
computer produces a beep and does not allow for any input. For example, you
cannot type any characters in the TO field when you are composing a new mail
message in Internet Mail.


CAUSE
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This problem occurs when the Chinese English switch is not enabled.

RESOLUTION
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Perform the following steps to enable the Chinese English switch:

1. Click the application text input box or related field so that the cursor is
  located at the appropriate position and then press ALT-SPACE. The Input
  Method status bar is now activated.

2. Click the Chinese English switch (the left most icon) to toggle between
  English mode or Chinese mode.

Additional query words: 4.00 prodnt

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Keywords          : kbui 
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNTW400 kbWinNTW400search kbWinNT400search
Version           : :4.0

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