Cannot Switch from WordPerfect for MS-DOS Version 5.1 (84518)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows 3.11
This article was previously published under Q84518

SUMMARY

You may not be able to switch from WordPerfect for MS-DOS version 5.1 while running Windows in standard mode if one of the following is selected as the Text Screen Type from the Setup Display menu in WordPerfect:
  • Paradise VGA Plus
  • 132 x 25 16 Color
  • 132 x 43 16 Color
Running in enhanced mode or changing the Text Screen Type to

80 x 25 IBM VGA Compatible

allows you to switch from WordPerfect version 5.1.

MORE INFORMATION

To change the Text Screen Type option from the Setup Display menu in WordPerfect:
  1. Choose File, Setup, Display from the WordPerfect version 5.1 menu.
  2. Choose option 3, Text Screen Type.
  3. Select 80 x 25 IBM VGA Compatible.
This problem does not occur when running Windows 3.1 in enhanced mode.

The WordPerfect version 5.1 product included here is manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/12/2003
Keywords:KB84518
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