Microsoft KB Archive/29057

Word Processor Pauses and Beeps while Creating Selection

PSS ID Number: Q29057 Article last modified on 06-12-1996

1.x

MS-DOS

Problem: When I do the following, the bottom line is selected:


 * 1) Bring up a word processor document
 * 2) Press the ~ key until exactly two lines have been filled
 * 3) Move the cursor so it appears under the paragraph mark
 * 4) Press F8 to turn on EXTEND
 * 5) Press the UP ARROW key

When I press the UP ARROW key again, Works beeps. When I press the UP ARROW key a third time, the top line is selected.

Response: Works beeps because the insertion point is at the end of the line you want to begin with. The UP ARROW moves the insertion point to the end of the first line. Since you are in the extend mode, select the entire second line. When you press the UP ARROW key once more, it beeps because the cursor thinks it is already on the first line.

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