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Q154378: Tooltips Slow to Appear

Article: Q154378
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbui win95
Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you place the mouse pointer over the toolbar in a Windows-based program, it
may take three seconds or more for the tooltip to appear.

CAUSE
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The timing for tooltips is based on the Double-Click Speed setting in Windows
95. This setting is a system-wide feature affecting all Windows- based programs.

RESOLUTION
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To change the double-click time in Windows 95, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double- click
  Mouse.

2. Click the Buttons tab.

3. Move the Double-Click Speed slider to the setting you want.

4. Click OK.

MORE INFORMATION
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The Double-Click Speed setting also determines the rate at which you scroll
though a document using the scroll bars.

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Keywords          : kbui win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : 95

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