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    - Errors in opening a file I am getting message "<<Filename>> caused a serious error the last time it opened. Would you like continue opening it?" None of the available options work when selected. The strange thing is that i dont have any problems with the same files when logging into another account on my win 2k OS. Tag: Can't delete highlighted text using backspace key Tag: 65374
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    - print error message hi when i want to print my document, i see this message: THERE IS INSUFFECENT MEMORY OR DISK SPACE. WORD CANNOT DISPLAY THE REQUSTED FONT. thank you Tag: Can't delete highlighted text using backspace key Tag: 65373
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    - word Hello, When i am writing a letter in microsoft word i recieve a virtual runtime error. I followed the knowledge base but still am having problems. Any one know how to correct this problem? Tag: Can't delete highlighted text using backspace key Tag: 65371
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    - underlines printing when they shouldn't With word XP Pro, underlines print on many documents the first time the doc is printed. print the doc again, and underlines usually don't print. there are no underlines in the docs. many times, it's just the first page that gets underlines printing. running on a win2k server networked printer with an hp laserjet 4200. just changed to a new server and it still happens. any ideas? Tag: Can't delete highlighted text using backspace key Tag: 65367
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    - Microsoft Word Problem Suddenly, when I type lower case C (c) plus a full colon (:) I get the symbol for a trademark (TM). Why, and now can I fix this annoyance? Thank you. Barry Karas Tag: Can't delete highlighted text using backspace key Tag: 65360
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    - Workgroup templates open slow in MSOXP Our workgroup templates open extremely slow in MS Office XP. They are about 600 files totaling over 40 megs. They are also broken up in 26 subdirectories. It gives you an hour glass for about 14 seconds before the templates come up. This slow 14 seconds is the same whether pointing to it by UNC or normal path. On the other hand, it pops up immediately when the directory is placed on the local computer and you point at it instead of a network path. I tried it on NTFS and FAT32 since I wanted to eliminate the indexing service possibly being the reason for improved speed. It just pops up in a blink real good. This is true of many brand new blank templates authored in MSOXP as well as our legacy templates authored in MSO95 & MSO97. All MSOXP service packs and hot fixes are up to date as well and it still has this issue Unless there is a fix I simply couldn't find, I think MSOXP has a definite problem here that needs to be addressed. Thanks, Jared Tag: Can't delete highlighted text using backspace key Tag: 65359
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    - Word fails to open The otres application open correctly, but when I try to open word, it can not open. What I can do to correct this problem.!!!!!! Tag: Can't delete highlighted text using backspace key Tag: 65358
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    - Critical Error Everytime I am unable to type anything into a Word document without generating a critical error. Presently this application is worthless since it cannot be used. I have uninstalled and reinstalled it but cannot seem to fix it. Is it a registry problem Software Office 2000 Professional XP Pro Operating system. MS has a registry removal tool but it cannot be used with XP, just 2000 and older operating systems. Anyone with a similar problem? How did you fix it? Joe Gavlas Tag: Can't delete highlighted text using backspace key Tag: 65356
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    - Scrolling in Word duplicates headings When scrolling through a Word (XP) document using the mouse wheel, the headings (using style-heading1 or 2)are duplicated and can even be edited. To make the duplicate disappear, I have to scroll or page down to another section of the document, then go back and the duplicate is gone. Something like this: before: Heading1 after scrolling: Heading1 Heading1 Any ideas? Tag: Can't delete highlighted text using backspace key Tag: 65349
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    - Mac OSX Word quits Application is quitting when closing a file. It happens quite frequently, but not all the time. Word boots up fine after this happens and the files are not damaged. Tag: Can't delete highlighted text using backspace key Tag: 65348
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    - Loading and unloading MS Word in Office 2k MS Word in my copy of Office 2k is very slow loading and closing. All other apps in 2k perform quickly. IBM clone, 512mb RAM, 1.3 Ghz Athlon, XP Home, up to date SP-3. Any suggestions? Tag: Can't delete highlighted text using backspace key Tag: 65346
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    - Office Update Errors Hi, After going to the Office Updates page, I started downloading the appropraite patches. I was unable to install two of them, Word 2002 Security Patch: KB824934, & Office XP WordPerfect 5.x Converter Security Patch: KB824938. After downloading them, it asked me to load the the diskc for Office to complete the installation. I don't have the disks because my computer came with Office XP preinstalled. What can I do so I can finish installing the security patches? Thanks. Tag: Can't delete highlighted text using backspace key Tag: 65343
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    - Office 2000, Word I have been using Word in Microsoft Office for 2 years. All of a sudden, I cannot use the drop down menus except for Font. (I use the mac version). All others will not drop down although key pad still functions. I have tried to reinstall the software to no avail. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Tag: Can't delete highlighted text using backspace key Tag: 65334
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    - Error Message "Microsoft Word has encountered a problem and needs to close" Error Message. I tried the recommended fix (using Windows XP & Microsoft Works Suite 2001 with MS Word 2000). I followed the advise in your Method 1. To remove the Compatibility Mode Setting in Windows XP, but the check marks were not there. Also tried Method 2: create a new normal.dot File. Search did not locate any normal.dot file. I know there is one, because each time I exit from Word I get a pop up question if I want to save the Normal File. Do you have any other recommendations that I can use? Tag: Can't delete highlighted text using backspace key Tag: 65331
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    - Runtime error Last week I had to reinstall my windows xp due to a virus. After I did that, my ms word 2002 gives me an abnormal runtime error. The title in the box is Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library and tells me that there is an abnormal runtime error and has to close. How do I fix this? It is very frustrating. I can't get any work done. Please email all answers to my email. Thank you. Tag: Can't delete highlighted text using backspace key Tag: 65330
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    - Error using help Beginning a letter with "Dear ....:" and entering return after the colon caused the program to creat an error and shut down. Also, clicking on "help menu" seems to take a long time to load and when I click on the "show office assistant" the program error message comes up and shuts down. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Otherwise, Office 2000 Professional runs fine. Tag: Can't delete highlighted text using backspace key Tag: 65328
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    - Word 97 help download About two months ago I downloaded a upgraded Help file from the MS web site. Later, while using Word 97 I tried to use Help. The Help file was not readable. I went back to the MS download site and downloaded all upgrades for MS Word 97 in general and MS Word 97 help. This did no good, I still could not get to Help in MS Word 97. I then tried to rebuild MS Word 97 usind my SR-1 Office 97 CD. The CD will not read MS Word 97 nor the HELP file for MS Word. The rest of the CD loads fine. I went to an online virus scanning service and scanned my hard drive, but found none. Does anyone have advice? Tag: Can't delete highlighted text using backspace key Tag: 65326
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    - Word closes during editing I moved to Windows ZP about 2 months ago and just yesterday began to encounter a problem using word. It automatically closes during editing when I move the mouse. This is a new problem. Word seems very fragile and very quickly closes completely, no dialog window, no error message. Thanks Tag: Can't delete highlighted text using backspace key Tag: 65325
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    - I`VE LOST MY SUR# FOR WORD 2002 I MUST HAVE INSTALLED THE PROGRAM. BUT NOT THE REG.# . NOW IT ASK ME FOR A #. hOW TO RETRIVE #? I WENT FROM E- MACHINE TO DELL XP (D9FH8H11). THIS IS THE 3RD DAY I`VE TRYED TO FIX IT. OH! NOW I CANT FIND THE CD.. PLEASE HELP! OR, SHOULD I JUST ORDER A WHOLLE NEW SETUP ON LINE? AND HOW? THANK YOU GOING TO TRAWL W/ THIS PC OH SO SOON Tag: Can't delete highlighted text using backspace key Tag: 65324
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    - saving the file twice kicks out error Hi, I recently got office XP on my machine. Whenever I try to save a word document twice, it kicks out error thats says "The file contains repairs made by word.Click show repairs to view the errors." Does anyone know that why this errors shows up and how can I fix it? I would appreciate it. Thanks Asheesh Tag: Can't delete highlighted text using backspace key Tag: 65315
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    - Word 2002 I received the following message when i tried to print from inside of Word 2002. Part of Office Xp: Error Reads: Error Signature: App Name: winword.exe App Ver: 10.0.2627.0 ModName: Kernel32.dll Mod Ver: 5.1.2600.1106 offset: 0001dab5 Can anybody assist me in making the necessary changes needed to allow me to print without getting this error. Thanks, Le Novak Tag: Can't delete highlighted text using backspace key Tag: 65307
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    - default value of a text-formfield > 256 characters Hi, My question is: How can I put more than 255 characters in the formfields default value? The next code fills my text-formfield perfect wth more than 256 characters: Dim FmFld As FormField, Str1 As String Str1 = (a long string > 256 characters) FmFld.Range.Fields(1).Result.Text = Str1 Or if you're referring to the formfield by name: ActiveDocument.Bookmarks("Text1").Range.Fields Selecting the entire document (<ctrl> + <a>) and updating it (<F9>) will fill the formfield with it's default value. But I can not get more than 255 characters into the default value. How do I put more than 255 characters in it's default value. the next code will not work: Activedocument.Formfields("Text1").Textinput.Default = Str1 The formfields default code will lose everything after the a certain position (about 255). How can I put more than 255 characters in the formfields default value? Tag: Can't delete highlighted text using backspace key Tag: 65306
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    - Microsoft Word - XP Professional Hi! I have encountered a problem with Word being extremely slow when i try to start it. I also have a problem using it, as it continues to be slow and most of the time it doesnt answer at all (have to use ctrl +alt +del to abort it). I have tried to reinstall office and i have also tried a full online virus scan without beein able to sort out what causing the problem. Can anyone help me? Please respond to my e-mail. Thanks Cheers Tag: Can't delete highlighted text using backspace key Tag: 65296
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    - Equation editor styles when multiple documents are open I use the equation editor in Word. Quite often I need to change the styles of parts of an equation. If I have only one document open then I can change styles in the equation editor quite happily. If, however, I have multiple documents open then the styles refuse to change. I have to shut all other documents down before I can change styles within the equation editor. This seems to happen with every release of Word and every version of Windows that I have tried. Has anyone else noticed this? Anything I can do about it? Tag: Can't delete highlighted text using backspace key Tag: 65295
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    - Error Starting Program, required.DLL file I cannot open any MS software program (Word, Publisher, Excel or Outlook) out of my Windows ME. I get the following message: A required .DLL file, ADVAPl32aDLL.DLL, was not found. Is this caused by a virus or was something deleted? Tag: Can't delete highlighted text using backspace key Tag: 65293
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    - Microsoft Word Err=1298. I get this error. Microsoft Word Err=1298. Document could not be registered. What does that mean and how do I fix it. No luck finding a explanation on any other portion of this site. Need help ASAP. Tag: Can't delete highlighted text using backspace key Tag: 65285
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    - File not available When I open Word (or Excel) and then try to open a Word document, I get the error message "The file (FILE NAME) is not available" Tag: Can't delete highlighted text using backspace key Tag: 65223
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    - Word 2000 now locks me up I have been running Word 2000 for about 18 months with no problems. Then three days ago I tried to open Word by double clicking on a document. The Word banner started then the computer locked. After a while I tried to three key reset and terminate the program. The system error message came back saying I was low on resources and should terminate Word. I did but the computer just went down. I rebooted but the error is still there, Word just locks every way I try and run it. I have tried un-installing it then re-installing it, no fix. Any help please because I run a business using Word and lots of people want faxing and quoting. Please help! Jo Tag: Can't delete highlighted text using backspace key Tag: 65221
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    - Word encountered a prob & needs to close I have been unable to locate a cause and/or solution to this and hope someone out there can help? We are running Windows XP and Word 2000 (Office 2000). Several of us are encountering the "Microsoft Word has Encountered a problem and needs to close..." to which you lose any unsaved data. I have started the habit of frequent saving, but the distraction of having it close and then having to go back in and all is very irritating. Knowledge Base has nothing posted for this error yet. Was told that it was related to Outlook and screensavers, but the fixs they gave didn't solve the problem. Must be deeper than that. Any ideas? Tag: Can't delete highlighted text using backspace key Tag: 65220
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    - Problem with Office Removal Wizard I have a large hard drive partitioned into several smaller partitions. My operating system, Windows XP Pro, and some applications are in the C: partition. Office 2000 is in the D: partition. I had originally installed Office 97, then upgraded to Office 2000, while still running Windows 98 SE. At that time, all Office 2000 apps were working fine. However, after upgrading to Windows XP, Word 2000 crashes on startup. The other Office 2000 apps still work. I've tried troubleshooting the Word 2000 problem extensively without success. I've been limping along using Word 2.0 instead for over a year. I decided at this point the best course of action might be to totally uninstall all vestiges of both Office 2000 and Office 97 and then reinstall Office 2000 in the C: partition. I got the Office 2000 resource kit and installed it. Then I tried to use the Office Removal Wizard from the resource kit to fully uninstall Office. To my dismay, it appears that the removal wizard only looks at the C: partition. It offers to remove some shared files that it finds in the C: partition, but doesn't appear to detect any of the Office 2000 apps installed in the D: partition. I know I can use Add/Remove to uninstall most of Office 2000, but I want to also purge any remaining vestiges of Office 97. I've noticed that the registry contains trees both for Office 8.0 (Office 97) and Office 9.0 (Office 2000). I've also found entries for Publisher 97. I'm tempted to delete any of these that are left after uninstall, but I'm not sure if that is safe. Any suggestions on how to get the removal wizard working or other techniques to do a full uninstall? Thanks! John -- Please reply in this newsgroup. I never post my true email address to prevent spam. Thank you. Tag: Can't delete highlighted text using backspace key Tag: 65201
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    - Cannot open word Can only open word by typing the path in Run. Where do I fing the Normal.dot file so that I can fix the template corruption? I cannot find a file with that name. I need step by step instructions. Thank you, dbear Tag: Can't delete highlighted text using backspace key Tag: 65195
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OK, this is a weird problem I can't figure out. When I
highlight some text in a document to delete, and press
backspace, it won't delete, I can press the "delete" key
and it will. This only happens when the text is
highlighted, otherwise the backspace key will delete
letter by letter, but not whole words when I highlight
them.

Any ideas?

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Re: Can't delete highlighted text using backspace key by Suzanne

Suzanne
Sat Sep 06 10:47:17 CDT 2003

Check the box for "Typing replaces selection" on the Edit tab of Tools |
Options. Word considers Backspace "typing."

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"Paul McCain" <boc1580@aol.com> wrote in message
news:298f01c37482$a107a870$a301280a@phx.gbl...
> OK, this is a weird problem I can't figure out. When I
> highlight some text in a document to delete, and press
> backspace, it won't delete, I can press the "delete" key
> and it will. This only happens when the text is
> highlighted, otherwise the backspace key will delete
> letter by letter, but not whole words when I highlight
> them.
>
> Any ideas?

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