Can't Select Text in Word 2007 / Vista

[Nada]

I found the answer here: http://www.itwriting.com/blog/?p=140 so my problem
is solved.

nada

Nada pÃÂ*Å¡e:

> Hello, I was so happy to find that someone has found the solution to this
> impossible problem which makes my life difficult. But the link does not work.
> Can you help, please?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Nada
>
>
> daveyboy222 pÃÂ*Å¡e:
>
> >
> > I followed the steps listed exactly as found in '[Word 2007] Mouse
> > Doesn't Work (i.e. Can't Highlight Text)..' (http://tinyurl.com/yscrfv)
> > and that took care my Word 2007 problems which were (1) Could not select
> > text, (2) could not select any "Word Options" other than the default
> > "Popular" button, (3) Word 2007 crashing on exit. The other thing it
> > fixed, which might be unique for my situation, was that every time I
> > would have my Word session full-screen and having it crash on exit, the
> > next session would be a window taking up about 1/3 the screen. Now my
> > sessions begin at the same window size as I exited with. More than
> > likely this problem was the result of an "ungraceful exit" fromWord at
> > some time in the recent past.
> >
> >
> > rthrasher;235796 Wrote:
> > > I have the most perplexing problem - When opening or creating a next
> > > text
> > > document in Word 2007 (part of Office 2007), I cannot select any text
> > > with
> > > the mouse - I can select text with the arrow keys + shift, but not the
> > > mouse. I can select menus, and use the mouse cursor on other parts of
> > > word,
> > > but not on the document. Also when I click on the office button, and
> > > choose
> > > Word Options (thought I may look there), I cant choose any of the
> > > categories
> > > on the left - I cant "checkmark" and change things on the choice pane,
> > > but
> > > not change categories. This is only in Word - other office products
> > > installed
> > > ie Excel and PP work great with the mouse, but not Word. I have tried
> > > other
> > > Mice, downloading new drivers from logitech and MS, but it WILL NOT
> > > WORK. I
> > > am about to go insane - can anyone help - PLEASE!
> >
> >
> > --
> > daveyboy222
> >

[Spacestarshine]

Thank you for saying you found the answer. I needed to hear that someone has
solved the problem. I have been working on the problem for 2 days now with
no success. I went to your link and read the information, but I'm just a
novice and need more specifics like: step 1, step 2 etc. Can you help?
Thanks

"Nada" wrote:

> I found the answer here: http://www.itwriting.com/blog/?p=140 so my problem
> is solved.
>
> nada
>
> Nada pÃÂ*Å¡e:
>
> > Hello, I was so happy to find that someone has found the solution to this
> > impossible problem which makes my life difficult. But the link does not work.
> > Can you help, please?
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
> >
> > Nada
> >
> >
> > daveyboy222 pÃÂ*Å¡e:
> >
> > >
> > > I followed the steps listed exactly as found in '[Word 2007] Mouse
> > > Doesn't Work (i.e. Can't Highlight Text)..' (http://tinyurl.com/yscrfv)
> > > and that took care my Word 2007 problems which were (1) Could not select
> > > text, (2) could not select any "Word Options" other than the default
> > > "Popular" button, (3) Word 2007 crashing on exit. The other thing it
> > > fixed, which might be unique for my situation, was that every time I
> > > would have my Word session full-screen and having it crash on exit, the
> > > next session would be a window taking up about 1/3 the screen. Now my
> > > sessions begin at the same window size as I exited with. More than
> > > likely this problem was the result of an "ungraceful exit" fromWord at
> > > some time in the recent past.
> > >
> > >
> > > rthrasher;235796 Wrote:
> > > > I have the most perplexing problem - When opening or creating a next
> > > > text
> > > > document in Word 2007 (part of Office 2007), I cannot select any text
> > > > with
> > > > the mouse - I can select text with the arrow keys + shift, but not the
> > > > mouse. I can select menus, and use the mouse cursor on other parts of
> > > > word,
> > > > but not on the document. Also when I click on the office button, and
> > > > choose
> > > > Word Options (thought I may look there), I cant choose any of the
> > > > categories
> > > > on the left - I cant "checkmark" and change things on the choice pane,
> > > > but
> > > > not change categories. This is only in Word - other office products
> > > > installed
> > > > ie Excel and PP work great with the mouse, but not Word. I have tried
> > > > other
> > > > Mice, downloading new drivers from logitech and MS, but it WILL NOT
> > > > WORK. I
> > > > am about to go insane - can anyone help - PLEASE!
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > daveyboy222
> > >

[Bernard0323]

I followed some steps but made it simpler but just renaming the file:

1.Exit all Office programs.
2.Click *Start*, click *Run*, type regedit, and then click *OK*.
3.Locate the following registry subkey, as appropriate for the version
of Word that you are running:
•Word 2002: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft Office\10.0\Word\Data

•Word 2003: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft Office\11.0\Word\Data

•Word 2007: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft Office\12.0\Word\Data


4.rename the file to: Olddata.reg
5.Exit Registry Editor.
6.Start Word. If Word starts and works correctly, you have resolved the
problem. The problem was a damaged Word Data registry key. You may have
to change several settings to restore your favorite options in Word.

Good luck


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Bernard0323

[rcohn]

Hello -

I had the exact same problem with Windows 2007 (not letting me
select/edit any typed-in text). I followed the directions in KB921541
(for Vista). I have no idea what caused this condition.

Using the directions in the article, after deleting the specified
registry key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\12.0\Word\Data

I was able to restart Word 2007 without the problem. The directions
indicate that you may export your Word settings, but I really don't care
to try and reproduce what few settings I had. Just glad it started
working.

Many thanks to the person(s) who pointed out this KB article!

Robert Cohn
-Software Engineer-
-Wacom Technology Corp.-
-rcohn@wacom.com-


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rcohn

[Peter Foldes]

And what does this pertain to Vista

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Peter

Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.

"rcohn" <guest@unknown-email.com> wrote in message news:b01cb345e7d505a157e2bb51c12ff751@nntp-gateway.com...
>
> Hello -
>
> I had the exact same problem with Windows 2007 (not letting me
> select/edit any typed-in text). I followed the directions in KB921541
> (for Vista). I have no idea what caused this condition.
>
> Using the directions in the article, after deleting the specified
> registry key:
> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\12.0\Word\Data
>
> I was able to restart Word 2007 without the problem. The directions
> indicate that you may export your Word settings, but I really don't care
> to try and reproduce what few settings I had. Just glad it started
> working.
>
> Many thanks to the person(s) who pointed out this KB article!
>
> Robert Cohn
> -Software Engineer-
> -Wacom Technology Corp.-
> -rcohn@wacom.com-
>
>
> --
> rcohn

[MadCatClaudia]

Peter Foldes;798380 Wrote:
> And what does this pertain to Vista
>
> --
> Peter
>
> Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
> Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.
>
> "rcohn" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message
> news:b01cb345e7d505a157e2bb51c12ff751@xxxxxx-gateway.com...> > >
> > >
> > > Hello -
> > >
> > > I had the exact same problem with Windows 2007 (not letting me
> > > select/edit any typed-in text). I followed the directions in
> > KB921541
> > > (for Vista). I have no idea what caused this condition.
> > >
> > > Using the directions in the article, after deleting the specified
> > > registry key:
> > > HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\12.0\Word\Data
> > >
> > > I was able to restart Word 2007 without the problem. The directions
> > > indicate that you may export your Word settings, but I really don't
> > care
> > > to try and reproduce what few settings I had. Just glad it started
> > > working.
> > >
> > > Many thanks to the person(s) who pointed out this KB article!
> > >
> > > Robert Cohn
> > > -Software Engineer-
> > > -Wacom Technology Corp.-
> > > -rcohn@xxxxxx-
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > rcohn > >

i believe that this is only happening to people who have vista.. I
never ran into this issue with my XP machine running MSoffice 07 or seen
any posting on it.

Im curious also, Im a amature graphic artist... I do developing on
'IMVU: 3D Avatar Chat Instant Messenger & Dress Up Game'
(http://www.imvu.com) and I also use a wacom board. And also had to run
the synmatic pointer updates... maybe there is a connection to this?

Im trying the fix now.. I have the same issue. I cant select text nor
can i activate my MS OFFICE2007 no wizard shows up???? and when i go to
WORD options.. i cant select anything it is like one giant unselectable
picture.

Wish me luck i be back in a few minutes after i reboot.

A MadCat Claudia:sarc:


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MadCatClaudia

[EINSTEIN_007]

Add-ins cause problems with Mouse input in Word 2007
While using Microsoft Office 2007, Word started refusing mouse input. I could not select text, use the right OR left button within the text area. Some menu buttons worked while others did not. My mouse worked normally in other applications. I found the following article: "[Word 2007] Mouse Doesn't Work (i.e. Can't Highlight Text)" and a common thread was observed; add-ins cause problems.

http://help.lockergnome.com/office/W...ict936907.html

I found that two Adobe Acrobat add-ins were enabled on my own system. I disabled them both and the problem was resolved.

To be able to click the menus necessary, you will need to hold CTRL down while starting Word 2007. Office will prompt you to ensure that you intentionally wanted to start office in "Safe Mode". Click OK to continue. Click on the Office ball and then Click "Word Options" on the lower right. Next click Add-Ins on the left menu.

At the bottom of the screen ensure that "Manage COM Add-ins" is selected and click GO

Next un-check the add-ins you want to remove or disable. I ONLY disabled mine - I also did NOT perform the registry hacks suggested in the full link above.

Close Word and re-open. The mouse should be able to click/select text.

It is possible that updating Adobe would have resolved this issue, but clearly a problem exists. Someone else pointed out again in the article above that the problem might surround elevated security permissions in Windows Vista.

Source: garlandenterprises.com

[Pamm]

Just wondering if you have used mail merge in word? I am looking for
information on why in 2007 there is not all the avery labels, can you give me
any help?
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PJ


"rthrasher" wrote:

> I have the most perplexing problem - When opening or creating a next text
> document in Word 2007 (part of Office 2007), I cannot select any text with
> the mouse - I can select text with the arrow keys + shift, but not the
> mouse. I can select menus, and use the mouse cursor on other parts of word,
> but not on the document. Also when I click on the office button, and choose
> Word Options (thought I may look there), I cant choose any of the categories
> on the left - I cant "checkmark" and change things on the choice pane, but
> not change categories. This is only in Word - other office products installed
> ie Excel and PP work great with the mouse, but not Word. I have tried other
> Mice, downloading new drivers from logitech and MS, but it WILL NOT WORK. I
> am about to go insane - can anyone help - PLEASE!

[dirtyL]

Click on your Start menu.
Type regedit.
Press enter.
Click continue
::delete
\"HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\12.0\Word\data\"::


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dirtyL

[Orange Poetry]

Ive found the solution, its really quite simple.
This completely restores all functions, and solves the problem of word crashing on exit

On the ACROBAT tab select PREFERENCES,
and under APPLICATION SETTINGS
select QUICK AND SIMPLE PDF

VOILA!

Problem solved
you may now thank me ^)__(^

p.s. isnt it amazing what a bored undergrad can do instead of studying? woot NYU

[dc8]

Hi guys,

Just wanted to say many thanks for this thread - I had this issue which
was fixed by taking out the reg keys. Took me a while of searching to
fix this issue which was really causing a headache!

Many thanks :D


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dc8

[patzplayce]

Hi Everyone, Add me to the list of those that are having the same issue
with Microsoft Office Word 2007. Plus, I can't open a Word attachment
from email. I can save the attached document and then open it but,
can't open it from email. I also have been on the internet looking for
fixes but none have been found yet.

Pat


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patzplayce

[Deet]

On Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:37:02 -0600, patzplayce
<guest@unknown-email.com> wrote:

>
>Hi Everyone, Add me to the list of those that are having the same issue
>with Microsoft Office Word 2007. Plus, I can't open a Word attachment
>from email. I can save the attached document and then open it but,
>can't open it from email. I also have been on the internet looking for
>fixes but none have been found yet.
>
>Pat

Composted to microsoft.public.word.general where it belongs

[Snidley W.]

Deet <deetritus@garbage.com> wrote:

>On Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:37:02 -0600, patzplayce
><guest@unknown-email.com> wrote:
>
>>
>>Hi Everyone, Add me to the list of those that are having the same issue
>>with Microsoft Office Word 2007. Plus, I can't open a Word attachment
>>from email. I can save the attached document and then open it but,
>>can't open it from email. I also have been on the internet looking for
>>fixes but none have been found yet.
>>
>>Pat
>
>Composted to microsoft.public.word.general where it belongs

I think your spellchecker burped <grin>