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Q157640: WD97: Insertion Point Disappears After Inserting Scrolling Text

Article: Q157640
Product(s): Word 97 for Windows
Version(s): WINDOWS:97
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbwdinternet
Last Modified: 14-NOV-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Word 97 for Windows 
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SYMPTOMS
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After you insert scrolling text, the insertion point disappears and, if you
begin typing, the text is not displayed on the screen.

CAUSE
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The scrolling text control has the focus after you close the Scrolling Text
dialog box.

WORKAROUND
==========

To work around this problem, click anywhere in the document to take the focus
off the scrolling text control. You will now see the insertion point and the
text you type appears on screen.

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products that are
listed at the beginning of this article.


Additional query words: 8.0 word8 word97

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Keywords          : kbwdinternet 
Technology        : kbWordSearch kbWord97 kbWord97Search kbZNotKeyword2
Version           : WINDOWS:97
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbpending

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