Cannot See Text in the Microsoft Chat Member List (170521)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Chat 2.0 for Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Chat 2.0 for Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q170521

SYMPTOMS

The text in the Microsoft Chat member list may be difficult to see, or may not be visible at all.

CAUSE

The system colors are set to a dark background with a light font.

RESOLUTION

Change the system colors to a light background with a dark font. To do so, follow these steps:
  1. Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Display.
  2. Click the Appearance tab.
  3. In the Item box, click Window.
  4. In the Item Color box, click a light background color.
  5. In the Font Color box, click a dark font color, and then click OK.

MORE INFORMATION

The member list background is always white because it does not use the system colors. When you set the system colors to a dark background with light text, the text in the member list is difficult to see.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/13/2004
Keywords:kbdisplay kbenv KB170521
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