Cannot Type English or Chinese Characters in Text Box (149793)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
This article was previously published under Q149793

SYMPTOMS

When you try to type Chinese characters in an application's text input box, your computer produces a beep and does not allow for any input. For example, you cannot type any characters in the TO field when you are composing a new mail message in Internet Mail.

CAUSE

This problem occurs when the Chinese English switch is not enabled.

RESOLUTION

Perform the following steps to enable the Chinese English switch:
  1. Click the application text input box or related field so that the cursor is located at the appropriate position and then press ALT-SPACE. The Input Method status bar is now activated.
  2. Click the Chinese English switch (the left most icon) to toggle between English mode or Chinese mode.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/8/2001
Keywords:kbui KB149793
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