Writer: Starts Up in Black and White (123651)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Creative Writer
  • Microsoft Creative Writer for Windows 1.1
  • Microsoft Creative Writer for Windows 1.1a

This article was previously published under Q123651

SYMPTOMS

Creative Writer may start up in black and white on your color monitor.

RESOLUTION

To run the program in color, press the key combination ALT+TAB to go to Program Manager, then press ALT+TAB to return to Creative Writer.

Alternatively, you can press the key combination CTRL+SHIFT+A to go to the Creative Writer Control Room, then choose Return To Creative Writer from the File menu in Control Room.

MORE INFORMATION

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Creative Writer for Windows, versions 1.0, 1.1, and 1.1a. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/15/2005
Keywords:KB123651