XL2000: Control Toolbox Toolbar Disappears (211936)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Excel 2000
  • Microsoft Word 2000

This article was previously published under Q211936

SYMPTOMS

When you click the Properties button in the Control Toolbox, the Control Toolbox may disappear.

CAUSE

This problem may occur when both of the following conditions are true:
  • The Microsoft Excel workbook is embedded in a Microsoft Word document.

    -and-
  • The Control Toolbox is floating.
NOTE: If the Properties window is already visible and you click the Properties window to switch to it, the Control Toolbox may disappear.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, dock the Control Toolbox before you click Properties.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

If you double-click to edit an embedded Excel workbook that is in a Word document, display the Control Toolbox, switch to the Word document, and finally switch back to the embedded Excel workbook, the Control Toolbox may not be visible. If it does not reappear, point to Toolbars on the View menu, and then click Control Toolbox.

REFERENCES

For more information about docking a toolbar, click Microsoft Word Help on the Help menu, type move a toolbar in the Office Assistant or the Answer Wizard, and then click Search to view the topic.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/8/2003
Keywords:kbbug kbinterop kbpending kbui KB211936