Microsoft KB Archive/167677

= OL97: Office Assistant Does Not Move Out of the Way =

Article ID: 167677

Article Last Modified on 1/19/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Outlook 97 Service Pack 1
 * Microsoft Outlook 97 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q167677



SYMPTOMS
When typing a message in Microsoft Outlook 97 version 8.01, the Office Assistant does not move out of the way as expected.



CAUSE
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Outlook 97 version 8.01. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.



RESOLUTION
This problem did not occur in Outlook version 8.0.



Steps to Reproduce Problem

 * 1) In Outlook version 8.01, right-click the Microsoft Office Assistant.
 * 2) On the shortcut menu, click Options.
 * 3) On the Options tab, click to select, "Move when in the way", and click OK.
 * 4) On the Compose menu, click "New Mail Message."
 * 5) Drag the Office Assistant to a location that will be in the path of your typing.
 * 6) Type until the cursor disappears under the Office Assistant.

Expected: The Office Assistant should move out of the way of the cursor.

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