Microsoft KB Archive/270824

= ELL: Black Background, Unable to Read Text in Text Boxes =

Article ID: 270824

Article Last Modified on 1/27/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Encarta Language Learning French 1.0 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Encarta Language Learning French 1.0 Deluxe Edition
 * Microsoft Encarta Language Learning Spanish 1.0 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Encarta Language Learning Spanish 1.0 Deluxe Edition

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This article was previously published under Q270824



SYMPTOMS
In Encarta Language Learning, you may see a black background in text boxes and be unable to read any text that you type in that box.



CAUSE
This problem occurs if you are using a High Contrast Black Windows color scheme.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, select a Windows color scheme other than High Contrast Black. To do this, follow these steps:
 * 1) Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
 * 2) Double-click the Display icon.
 * 3) Click the Appearance tab.
 * 4) Under Scheme, select a color scheme other than High Contrast Black and click OK.



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

Keywords: kbbug kbnofix KB270824

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