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Display - Screen Going Blank Upon Entering WP
DocumentID: 653505
Revision Date: 29-Feb-96 8:29:23 PM

The information in this document applies to:
WordPerfect® 5.1 for DOS

Problem

Solutions: FYI:
Some customers have had trouble with the screen going blank when entering WordPerfect. Starting WP with the /MONO switch (WP/MONO) generally corrects the problem. For users who experience this problem when entering WP, after they have previously changed the Graphic Screen or Text Screen Type, may need to try something different. These users might be able to correct the display problem by blindly entering WP and auto-selecting the Graphic and Text Screen Type. The steps for doing so are as follows:

1.      Enter WP.
2.      If the cursor flashes at the bottom of the blank screen, type N to possibly answer the prompt "Are Other Copies Currently Running."
3.      Type 2 to delete the first backup file.
4.      Type 2 again to delete the second backup file.
5.      Press Shift-F1, D, G, A to auto-select the Graphic Screen Type.
6.      Press 3, A to auto-select the Text Screen Type.

After taking these steps, normal display will often return.

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