ELM Computer Systems Inc. :: ELM BULLETIN - 2004-06-30

Subject: Microsoft Word Toolbar Tip

ELM Computer Systems wishes you a safe and relaxing Canada Day.

Many users of Microsoft Word have experience the frustration of installing a program that enhances MS Word by placing additional items in its Menu Bar. Often, when the program is removed or deactivated, these menu items remain on the Menu Bar yet do not function. Do the following to remove a menu item that is no longer associated with any installed program (please note that the following steps may not apply to all versions of MS Word):

1/ Open Microsoft Word

2/ Right-click on any part of the Menu Bar

3/ On the list of toolbars that appears highlight "Menu Bar"

4/ Left-click on the "Reset" button on the right

5/ All inactive Menu Bar items should no longer appear (active Menu Bar items added by programs still in use may also have been removed and require re-installation, although this was not the case on my system when I tried this tip earlier today)

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