follow-up -- by removing service pack 2 the problem has gone away -- I think
this is an issue with Servie pack 2.

"Dana L" wrote:

I have checked all the check boxes for view and the graphic excelerators --
most equipment is less than 5 months old

"Dana L" wrote:

Since service pack 2 for WindowsXP Pro was installed a portion of out PCs
(All Dell ooptiplex) have issues with displaying graphics / pictures etc in
Word (Office 2003). they will appear if yuo send a keystroke to the page
(return, space etc.) otherwise it stays blank .. does anyone have a solution
for this problem????
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thanks for the help ---Dana