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Q197673: WD97: Wrong Description for AutoScroll

Article: Q197673
Product(s): Word 97 for Windows
Version(s): WINDOWS:97
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbdta word97
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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When you select the AutoScroll command (on the Tools menu, click Customize and
then select All Commands) and then click Description, Word shows the following
incorrect description:

  More Colors

  Opens the Colors dialog box, where you can pick a different color or
  mix your own custom color.

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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The AutoScroll command is used to automatically start scrolling the active
document. Word shows an incorrect description of the AutoScroll command as
explained in the Symptoms section of this article. However, the AutoScroll
command works correctly after you place the command on a menu or toolbar.

For additional information about the AutoScroll command, please see the following
article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  Q197674 WD97: How to Automatically Scroll While Reading Document

Additional query words: auto scroll

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Keywords          : kbdta word97 
Technology        : kbWordSearch kbWord97 kbWord97Search kbZNotKeyword2
Version           : WINDOWS:97
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbpending

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