Toolbars Cannot be Locked or Unlocked in Full-Screen View (296374)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 for Windows 98
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 for Windows 98 Second Edition
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 for Windows Millennium Edition
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 for Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 for Windows 2000
This article was previously published under Q296374

SYMPTOMS

When the Microsoft Internet Explorer window is in full-screen view view, you don't have the option to lock or unlock the toolbars as expected.

WORKAROUND

To work around this issue, return the Internet Explorer window to regular-screen view to lock and unlock the toolbars. To do this, follow these steps:
  1. In full-screen view, press F11.

    The browser window returns to regular-screen view.
  2. Right-click a toolbar, and then click Lock the Toolbars. If the toolbars are already locked, click Lock the Toolbars to unlock them.
  3. Press F11 to return to full-screen view.

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:12/4/2003
Keywords:kbnofix kbprb KB296374
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