Using the Logitech Three-Button Mouse with Word 6.0

ID: Q110635

The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft Word for Windows, versions 6.0, 6.0a, 6.0c
• Microsoft Word for Windows 95, versions 7.0, 7.0a
• Microsoft Word 97 for Windows

SYMPTOMS

The right mouse button on a three-button Logitech mouse may not perform some functions in Word for Windows.

CAUSE

The Logitech three-button mouse controller allows you to assign functions to its middle and right mouse buttons. If the right mouse button is assigned to a function, Word for Windows loses the ability to use that button to accomplish any of the functions it associates with the right mouse button.

WORKAROUND

Method 1: Change the Logitech Button Assignments

1. Run Windows Control Panel, and choose the purple Logitech mouse icon.

2. Choose Button Assignments.

   This dialog box displays two list boxes: one for middle button and one
   for the right button.

Method 2: Disable Help and Navigation Keys for Wordperfect Users

1. Press ALT+H to display the Help menu.

2. Choose the WordPerfect Help command.

3. In the Help For WordPerfect Users dialog box, click the Options

   button.

   WordPerfect Users check boxes, click OK, and then click Close.

MORE INFORMATION

To quickly check if any mouse buttons are assigned, minimize all applications and check for a purple mouse icon in the lower-right portion of the screen.

The Logitech three-button mouse is manufactured by Logitech, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

KBCategory: KBSubcategory: Additional query words: 6.0 action winword word6 word7 6.0a 6.0c 7.0 word95 word8 word97 8.0 8.0

Keywords          : kbhw
Version           : 2.x 6.0 6.0a 6.0c 7.0 7.0a 9
Platform          : WINDOWS

Last Reviewed: February 5, 1998