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XL7: Screen Refresh Problems After Opening Template

PSS ID Number: 135394

Article Last Modified on 2/1/2002


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SYMPTOMS

After you open one of the templates included with Microsoft Excel for Windows 95, version 7.0, and then switch to another workbook, it may appear as though multiple cells are selected. This behavior will occur when you select different cells in the workbook (either with your mouse or with the Arrow keys on the keyboard).

WORKAROUND

When you experience these screen refresh problems, use one of the following methods to eliminate the problem:
  • Activate any other sheet in the workbook, then reactivate the original sheet. -or-

  • Press the Page Down key on your keyboard once, then press Page Up. -or-

  • Use the scroll bars to scroll down the worksheet and then scroll back up the worksheet.

STATUS

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

REFERENCES

For additional information, please see the following article(s) in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

129279 Open Command Without SHIFT Opens Template for Editing

133137 How to Open a Copy of a Template in Microsoft Excel 7.0

Keywords: KB135394
Technology: kbExcel95 kbExcel95Search kbExcelSearch kbExcelWinSearch