OL97: Reminder and Private Symbols Show as Boxes (217972)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Outlook 97
This article was previously published under Q217972

SYMPTOMS

When viewing an appointment or meeting in the Outlook Calendar folder, the reminder, private, or recurrence symbols show as boxes or strange symbols.

CAUSE

This is caused by a missing or corrupted MS Outlook font.

RESOLUTION

Reinstall the MS Outlook font.

MORE INFORMATION

To reinstall the MS Outlook font, follow these steps:
  1. Search for and rename file Outlook.ttf, if it exists.
  2. Run Setup to reinstall the font.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/26/2000
Keywords:kbprb KB217972
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