OL97: Office Assistant Does Not Move Out of the Way

 Last reviewed: February 25, 1998
Article ID: Q167677
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Outlook versions 97, 8.01

SYMPTOMS

When typing a message in Microsoft Outlook 97 version 8.01, the Office Assistant does not move out of the way as expected.

CAUSE

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Outlook 97 version 8.01. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

RESOLUTION

This problem did not occur in Outlook version 8.0.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Problem

  1. In Outlook version 8.01, right-click the Microsoft Office Assistant.

  2. On the shortcut menu, click Options.

  3. On the Options tab, click to select, "Move when in the way", and click OK.

  4. On the Compose menu, click "New Mail Message."

  5. Drag the Office Assistant to a location that will be in the path of your typing.

  6. Type until the cursor disappears under the Office Assistant.

Expected: The Office Assistant should move out of the way of the cursor. 

Keywords          : kbdisplay
Version           : WINDOWS:8.01,97
Platform          : WINDOWS
Issue type        : kbbug

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Last reviewed: February 25, 1998
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