WD97: Mouse Causes Equation Editor Toolbar to Disappear

• Microsoft Word 97 for Windows
• Microsoft IntelliPoint software versions 1.0, 1.1, 2.0

SYMPTOMS

When you move the insertion point over the title bar of the Equation Editor toolbar, the toolbar may disappear.

NOTE: The Equation Editor toolbar must be floating (not docked) for this problem to occur.

CAUSE

The Equation Editor toolbar will disappear when the Microsoft IntelliMouse pointer is set to "Select a window just by pointing at the title bar."

WORKAROUND

Method 1: Turn Off the IntelliMouse StepSaver Focus Option

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

2. Double-click the Mouse icon in Control Panel.

3. In the Mouse Properties dialog box, click the StepSavers tab.

4. Click to clear the "Select a window just by pointing at the title bar" check box, and then click OK.

Method 2: Redisplay the Toolbar

On the View menu, click Toolbar to show the toolbar again.

NOTE: This is not a permanent change. The Equation Editor toolbar will close anytime that you move the Microsoft IntelliMouse pointer over the title bar of the Equation Editor toolbar.

Method 3: Minimize Microsoft Word

1. Click the Minimize button in the upper-right corner of Word to minimize the window.

2. Click Microsoft Word on the taskbar.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information about changes made to the IntelliMouse settings, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

   ARTICLE-ID: Q162400
   TITLE     : WD97: IntelliMouse Changes Not Reflected in Current Session