I'm using word xp at my office and I can't get the bottom meu screen that
shows stuff like when you are overtyping. anybody know how?

This is called the status bar.

Tools Options View
Check Status Bar.
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"aljguy" wrote in message
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I'm using word xp at my office and I can't get the bottom meu screen that
shows stuff like when you are overtyping. anybody know how?

Have you tried ToolsOptionsViewShowStatus Bar?

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For some helpful tips using Word.

aljguy wrote:
I'm using word xp at my office and I can't get the bottom meu screen
that shows stuff like when you are overtyping. anybody know how?

[Kit W.]

I can see the bar, but it's inactive. I've tried turning it on by checking
Status Bar under Tools, and someone told me to right-click on the status bar,
but when I do, nothing happens. This is driving me nuts--I can't see what
page or what line I'm on. Any suggestions?
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Yours truly,
Kit


"Greg Maxey" wrote:

Have you tried ToolsOptionsViewShowStatus Bar?

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Greg Maxey/Word MVP
See:
http://gregmaxey.mvps.org/word_tips.htm
For some helpful tips using Word.

aljguy wrote:
I'm using word xp at my office and I can't get the bottom meu screen
that shows stuff like when you are overtyping. anybody know how?

[Beth Melton]

Does it appear if you start Word in Safe Mode? Hold Ctrl while starting Word
and continue holding Ctrl until you are prompted to start in Safe Mode.

Please post all follow-up questions to the newsgroup. Requests for
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"Kit W." wrote in message
...
I can see the bar, but it's inactive. I've tried turning it on by checking
Status Bar under Tools, and someone told me to right-click on the status
bar,
but when I do, nothing happens. This is driving me nuts--I can't see what
page or what line I'm on. Any suggestions?
--
Yours truly,
Kit


"Greg Maxey" wrote:

Have you tried ToolsOptionsViewShowStatus Bar?

--
Greg Maxey/Word MVP
See:
http://gregmaxey.mvps.org/word_tips.htm
For some helpful tips using Word.

aljguy wrote:
I'm using word xp at my office and I can't get the bottom meu screen
that shows stuff like when you are overtyping. anybody know how?