Microsoft KB Archive/266545

= Encarta World Atlas 2001: Cannot Open Pushpin Menu =

Article ID: 266545

Article Last Modified on 1/27/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Encarta Interactive World Atlas 2001
 * Microsoft Encarta Reference Suite 2001

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This article was previously published under Q266545



SYMPTOMS
When you organize pushpins in Microsoft Encarta World Atlas 2001, you may not be able to open the menu to select a different pushpin.



CAUSE
This behavior can occur when the Microsoft Windows display settings are configured to use a large or an extra large font size.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, select a different font size by using one of the following methods.

Configure Microsoft Windows to Use a Standard Desktop Scheme
To configure Windows to use a standard desktop scheme:
 * 1) Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
 * 2) Double-click Display.
 * 3) Click the Appearance tab.
 * 4) In the Scheme box, click Windows Standard, and then click OK.NOTE: If you need to use large fonts, click Windows Standard (large), and then click OK.

Reduce the Font Size in Windows
To reduce the font size in Windows:
 * 1) Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
 * 2) Double-click Display.
 * 3) On the Settings tab, click Advanced.
 * 4) In the Font Size box, click Small Fonts.
 * 5) Click OK, and then click Close.
 * 6) If you are prompted to restart your computer, do so.



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in Microsoft Encarta Interactive World Atlas 2001.

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Keywords: kbprb kbui KB266545

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