Animated GIFs Are Not Displayed in Print Preview or on the Printed Page (257016)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 for Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 for Windows 98 Second Edition
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 for Windows 98
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 for Windows 95

This article was previously published under Q257016

SYMPTOMS

When you view an animated GIF file using the preview option in Internet Explorer, the GIF is not displayed in the preview or on the printed page.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the GIF file has a blank image as its first frame.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

If the first frame of the GIF file is blank, the image that is captured and printed is the blank image.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/26/2003
Keywords:kbgraphic kbprb kbprint KB257016