Microsoft KB Archive/179139

= WD98: Word for Macintosh Turns Off AutoCorrect and AutoFormat =

Article ID: 179139

Article Last Modified on 10/4/2002

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Word 98 for Macintosh

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This article was previously published under Q179139



SYMPTOMS
When you start Microsoft Word, the following features are automatically turned off:


 * AutoCorrect
 * AutoFormatting As You Type
 * Displaying Tip of the Day upon starting Word
 * Automatic start of the Letter Wizard
 * Background grammar checking



CAUSE
This problem occurs on low memory Macintosh computers that do not meet the minimum requirements to run Microsoft Word correctly, such as a PowerMac 8100/80 with 16 megabytes (MB) of random access memory (RAM).



MORE INFORMATION
This list contains the system requirements of Microsoft Office 98 Macintosh Edition (as printed on the software box):


 * Any PowerPC-processor-based, Mac OS-compatible system (a clock speed of at least 120 MHz is recommended).
 * Apple Mac OS System 7.5 or later (System 7.5.5 or later is recommended).
 * 16 MB of RAM to run applications individually; more memory is required to run additional applications simultaneously (32 MB is recommended).
 * 90 MB of available hard disk space for easy installation; 49-120 MB for custom installation, depending on configuration.
 * A CD-ROM drive (or connection to a local area network if installing over a network).
 * Monitor or display supporting 16 grays or 256 colors, with 640 x 400 or higher resolution.

Keywords: kbsyssettings kbprb kbproof kbfaq KB179139

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