WD95: WordBasic Reference Not Available in Help (139796)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Word for Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q139796 SYMPTOMS
After adding the WordBasic Help option during Maintenance Mode Setup, the
WordBasic Reference option does not appear on the Contents tab of the
Microsoft Word Help Topics menu.
CAUSE
WordBasic Help was installed correctly, but Word Help does not
automatically update the Help index.
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Word for Windows 95 version
7.0. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in
the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.
WORKAROUND
To work around this problem, do one of the following:
Method 1: Reinstall the Help files
Rerun the setup program, remove all Help files, and then rerun setup and
install the help files.
Method 2: Locate Wrdbasic.hlp- Quit Word.
- On the Windows Start menu, point to Programs, and click Windows
Explorer.
- Locate the Word for Windows 95 folder (usually, C:\Winword).
- Double-click Wrdbasic.hlp.
- Click Cancel.
- Restart Word.
The message "Preparing Helpfile For First Use" appears, and then Help
starts.
WordBasic Help should now appear in Microsoft Word Help Topics.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 8/17/2005 |
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| Keywords: | kbhelp kbsetup KB139796 |
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