Tooltips Slow to Appear

 Last reviewed: August 2, 1996
Article ID: Q154378
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When the mouse pointer is placed over the toolbar in a Windows-based program, it may take three seconds or more for the tooltip to appear.

CAUSE

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

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

  1. In Control Panel, double-click Mouse.

  2. Click the Buttons tab.

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

  4. Click OK.

KBCategory: kbui
KBSubcategory: win95
Additional reference words: 95

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Last reviewed: August 2, 1996
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