WD97: Insertion Point Disappears After Inserting Scrolling Text

ID: Q157640

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Word 97 for Windows

SYMPTOMS

After you insert scrolling text, the insertion point disappears and, if you begin typing, the text is not displayed on the screen.

CAUSE

The scrolling text control has the focus after you close the Scrolling Text dialog box.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, click anywhere in the document to take the focus off the scrolling text control. You will now see the insertion point and the text you type appears on screen.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article.

Additional query words: 8.0 word8 word97

Keywords : kbwdinternet
Version : WINDOWS:97
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbbug