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MXL5: WindowShade Does Not Refresh Screen
Last reviewed: September 12, 1996
Article ID: Q152409
The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Excel for the Macintosh, versions 5.0, 5.0a

SYMPTOMS

When you edit a cell, graphical residue is left on the Desktop after you use WindowShade to roll up a Microsoft Excel workbook window. Also, after you use WindowShade, the Microsoft Excel menus, toolbars, and status bar may disappear.

CAUSE

WindowShade, a Control Panel utility available with Apple's System 7.5.x operating system, allows Microsoft Excel windows with title bars to be minimized. Microsoft Excel does not anticipate this behavior, and therefore does not manage its graphical resources accordingly.

RESOLUTION

Do not minimize a Microsoft Excel workbook window.

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Disable WindowShade.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Excel versions 5.0 and 5.0a for the Macintosh. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION

WindowShade is manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

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Additional reference words: 5.00 5.00a grey



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Last reviewed: September 12, 1996
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