Works: Text Disappears When You Format It with the Outline Effect (239406)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Works 2000
  • Microsoft Works 6
This article was previously published under Q239406

SYMPTOMS

When you use the Outline effect to format text in the Microsoft Works Word Processor, the text may disappear.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if you use the Emboss or Engrave effect before you use the Outline effect.

When you click to select the Emboss or Engrave check box, the text color changes to white. When you then click the Outline check box, the text color stays white and the text seems to disappear.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, follow these steps:
  1. Click to select the area where the text should be displayed.
  2. On the Format menu, click Font.
  3. In the Color box, click Automatic, and then click OK.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/7/2003
Keywords:kbbug kbpending KB239406
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