Microsoft KB Archive/104496

Mouse Pointer Does Not Line Up with What Is Being Drawn

= Mouse Pointer Does Not Line Up with What Is Being Drawn =

Q104496
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- Microsoft Publisher for Windows, versions 2.0, 2.0a ---

SYMPTOMS

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When using Microsoft Mouse version 8.2, 9.0 or 9.01, the cross-hair cursor in Publisher 2.0 will not align with what is being drawn on the screen if the pointer size is set to medium or larger. (This includes a text frame or any other graphical selection).

CAUSE

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If you choose the medium- or large-size pointer in Mouse Manager or in the Mouse section of Control Panel, the center point of the cross-hair mouse pointer will not align with the object being drawn on the screen.

MORE INFORMATION

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Steps to Reproduce Problem --

1. Open the Windows Control Panel. Double-click the Mouse icon.

2. Select Medium or Large under Size. Click OK.

3. Start Publisher 2.0 and choose Blank Page.

4. Draw a rectangle. Note that the cross-hair pointer will not line up  directly with what is being drawn.

Additional query words: 2.00 mspub mouse pointer hot-point tip small 2.00a crossbar