## WD6: Drag-and-Drop Pointer Does Not Change to Prohibit Pointer

Q123098

The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Word for the Macintosh, versions 6.0, 6.0.1

## SYMPTOMS

In Word for the Macintosh, the drag-and-drop mouse pointer may not change to a prohibit pointer (a slashed circle) when you drag into an area where you cannot drop text.

## CAUSE

The Microsoft OLE Extension file was not in the System:Extensions folder when you started your Macintosh.
-or-
You started your Macintosh with extensions off (by pressing and holding down the SHIFT key and then starting your computer).
NOTE: The drag-and-drop pointer never changes to a prohibit icon in Word 5.0 or 5.1 for the Macintosh when you drag into an area where you cannot drop text.

## STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Word 6.0 for the Macintosh. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

## RESOLUTION

Make sure the Microsoft OLE Extension file is located in your System:Extensions folder and that extensions are turned on when you run Word.
NOTE: Sometimes the mouse pointer fails to change to a prohibit pointer even when the Microsoft OLE Extension file is loaded correctly.

## REFERENCES

"Microsoft Word User's Guide," version 6.0. Document number WB51157-1093, pages 41-42, 50; document number WB60460-0794, pages 43-44, 52

Additional query words: inhibit slash

Keywords : kbui macword word6
Issue type : kbinfo
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