WD97: Mouse Causes Equation Editor Toolbar to Disappear (168338)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Word 97 for Windows
- Microsoft IntelliPoint software 1.0
- Microsoft IntelliPoint software 1.1
- Microsoft IntelliPoint software 2.0
This article was previously published under Q168338 SYMPTOMS
When you move the insertion point over the title bar of the Equation Editor
toolbar, the toolbar may disappear.
NOTE: The Equation Editor toolbar must be floating (not docked) for this
problem to occur.
CAUSE
The Equation Editor toolbar will disappear when the Microsoft IntelliMouse
pointer is set to "Select a window just by pointing at the title bar."
WORKAROUNDMethod 1: Turn Off the IntelliMouse StepSaver Focus Option- Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
- Double-click the Mouse icon in Control Panel.
- In the Mouse Properties dialog box, click the StepSavers tab.
- Click to clear the "Select a window just by pointing at the title bar"
check box, and then click OK.
Method 2: Redisplay the Toolbar
On the View menu, click Toolbar to show the toolbar again.
NOTE: This is not a permanent change. The Equation Editor toolbar will
close anytime that you move the Microsoft IntelliMouse pointer over the
title bar of the Equation Editor toolbar.
Method 3: Minimize Microsoft Word- Click the Minimize button in the upper-right corner of Word to minimize
the window.
- Click Microsoft Word on the taskbar.
The Equation Editor toolbar will be displayed again.
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products
listed at the beginning of this article. This problem has been corrected in Microsoft IntelliPoint version 2.2.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 12/22/2004 |
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| Keywords: | kbbug kbui KB168338 |
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