Microsoft KB Archive/68398

Crash With Repeat Last Edit Function in Overtype and CS Mode

PSS ID Number: Q68398 Article last modified on 11-02-1994

5.50

MS-DOS

= SUMMARY =

If you press F4 several times to repeat the last edit while in overtype mode and column selection is on, Word version 5.50 will hang.

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Word version 5.50. We are researching this problem and will post new information here as it becomes available.

= MORE INFORMATION =

Steps to Reproduce Problem

 * 1) From the Utilities menu, choose Customize.
 * 2) In the Settings check box, select Use INS for Overtype Key, and press ENTER.
 * 3) Press INSERT.
 * 4) Position the cursor in a line of text.
 * 5) Type several characters.
 * 6) Press CTRL+SHIFT+F8 to turn on column select.
 * 7) Press F4 three or more times.

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