PPT2002: Tip Icon Does Not Appear Even When Tip Is Appropriate (285400)

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft PowerPoint 2002

This article was previously published under Q285400

SYMPTOMS

When you type text in a slide, the Tip icon (a yellow light bulb) does not appear even though a tip may be available.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs when Style Checking is turned off on the Spelling and Style tab of the Options dialog box.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, turn on Style Checking. To do this, follow these steps:

Start Microsoft PowerPoint.
On the Tools menu, click Options.
On the Spelling and Style tab, under Style, click Check style, 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.

MORE INFORMATION

The Tip icon looks like a yellow light bulb and appears when a tip is available.

For more information about tips, click Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 Help on the Help menu, type tip in the Office Assistant or the Answer Wizard, and then click Search to view the topics returned.

Modification Type:	Minor	Last Reviewed:	9/27/2006
Keywords:	kbbug kbpending KB285400