Microsoft KB Archive/152042

MacWorks 4.0: Pointer Remains a Clock After Creating an Equation

PSS ID Number: Q152042 Article last modified on 10-22-1998

4.0 4.0a 4.0b

MACINTOSH

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The information in this article applies to:

 == Microsoft Works for the Macintosh, versions 4.0, 4.0a, and 4.0b == 

= SYMPTOMS =

When you create and edit a formula with Equation Editor in a spreadsheet, the mouse pointer may remain a clock. Although the mouse pointer remains a clock, you should be able to edit text and formulas.

= CAUSE =

This behavior can be caused by an incorrect or damaged printer driver.

= RESOLUTION =

To correct this behavior, try either of the following methods:

  Choose a different printer driver. To do so, follow these steps:   Close the spreadsheet.   On the Apple menu, click Chooser.   Click a different printer driver.   Open the spreadsheet again. 

If the previous printer driver was incorrect or damaged, this method should resolve the problem. It may be necessary to reinstall the previous printer driver. For information about updating and reinstalling the printer driver, check with the printer’s manufacturer. </li>  Go to the Finder and then back to the document. To do so, follow these steps: <ol style="list-style-type: decimal;">  On the Application menu (the icon in the upper right corner of the screen), click Finder. </li>  On the Application menu, click Microsoft Works 4.0. </li></ol> </li></ul>

= Additional query words: 4.00 4.00a 4.00b mac m_works corrupt cursor =

Keywords : kbenv kbprint Version : 4.0 4.0a 4.0b Platform : MACINTOSH Issue type : kbprb ============================================================================= Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1998.