WD98: First Use of Print Preview Takes Longer Than Subsequent Uses (177616)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Word 98 Macintosh Edition
This article was previously published under Q177616 SYMPTOMS
The first time you view a document in print preview, you may have to wait
longer than you will the next time you use this view. This longer waiting
time occurs each time you start Word.
To view a document in print preview, click Print Preview on the file menu.
CAUSE
Print preview produces, as accurately as possible, a what-you-see-is-what-
you-get (WYSIWYG) screen image. To create a WYSIWYG screen image, Word must
combine the services of the Macintosh Operating System, the printer, the
screen, and fonts.
Because Word needs the printer to aid in producing a WYSIWYG view, it must
first establish a connection to the printer. In Word for Macintosh version
6.x, a printer connection is made during Word initialization. However, this
causes longer start times for Word 6.x. In Word 98 Macintosh Edition, the
connection to the printer is made the first time it is needed. For example,
when printing or when choosing Print Preview. Subsequent uses will take
less than half the time to initialize.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 10/4/2002 |
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| Keywords: | kbprb kbprint KB177616 |
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