Edit/Find - Slow to open (Word 97)

[Brad00]

The first time Edit/Find is used, it takes 17 seconds for the Find and Replace box to appear. With subsequent attempts, the box appears almost instantly. Any tips? Thanks.

 

[webmaster999]

Is this when you first hover on the 'Edit' menu option?
If so, have you tried to click on the arrows at the bottom of the drop-down menu so that it will display all the options available? Try that.

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[Brad00]

Thanks Matt, but I may have to replace this (upgraded) 100MHz computer to eliminate this odd problem. The reluctant dialog box is "Find and Replace".

 

[Dreamboat]

Uh. Yes, Brad00. LOL

However! Have you tried renaming your normal.dot file? In the FAQs, I have a "total troubleshooting" FAQ for Microsoft Word. If you're using 6.0, give me a shout and I'll edit the troubleshooter for you to apply to that version.

http://www.PiersonTech.com

dreamboat@nni.com
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[Brad00]

Dreamboat - Thanks for your advice.....although renaming the normal.dot file did not affect this minor problem, your FAQ is excellent, and I'll try out some of the other things when I can in a few days. - will post the results if successful.