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Q240636: World Atlas: Find Box Is Invisible in High Contrast Color Scheme

Article: Q240636
Product(s): Microsoft Home Multimedia Titles
Version(s): WINDOWS:
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbdisplay kbenv kbimu
Last Modified: 27-OCT-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Encarta Interactive World Atlas 2000 
- Microsoft Encarta Interactive World Atlas 2001 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you start Microsoft Encarta World Atlas 2000, the Find box in the
Pinpointer may not be visible.

CAUSE
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This behavior can occur if you select a high contrast color scheme that sets the
window background color to black.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue, select a different color scheme:

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

2. Click the Appearance tab.

3. In the Scheme box, click a color scheme that is not a high contrast color
  scheme that sets the window background color to black.

4. Click OK.

5. Close Control Panel.

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Encarta World Atlas
2000.

Additional query words: multi multi-media media mm ewa2k

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Keywords          : kbdisplay kbenv kbimu 
Technology        : kbHomeProdSearch kbHomeMMsearch kbEncartaSearch kbEncartaWorldAtlas2001 kbEncartaWorldAtlas2000
Version           : WINDOWS:
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbpending

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