[Solved] Dialog boxes hidden/missing

PeteS · Post by **PeteS** » Thu Feb 04, 2010 2:16 am

OO Writer dialog boxes Format/Paragraph and Format/Bullets don't appear. Instead, Writer 'locks up' - try to do anything and all I get is a 'ping'. (Dialog Boxes are modal?) Only way out sems to be Alt-F4, presumably closing the invisible dialog box.

System is OO3.1.1 Windoze Vista HP, dual monitors.

I suspect OO Writer is confused about which monitor is where. I changed the setup around a few times before settling on a good layout. But I've tried all the monitor layouts and still can't see the dialogue boxes!

Sugestions please?

Bill · Post by **Bill** » Thu Feb 04, 2010 5:21 am

With the dialog box open, press ALT + SPACEBAR to open the dialog's menu. Select Move then use the arrow keys to move the dialog box.

PeteS · Post by **PeteS** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 12:58 am

Thanks, Bill - the dialog boxes were way off to the right of my right-hand monitor! Now back on screen

itmares · Post by **itmares** » Wed Nov 09, 2022 2:28 pm

Bill wrote: ↑Thu Feb 04, 2010 5:21 am With the dialog box open, press ALT + SPACEBAR to open the dialog's menu. Select Move then use the arrow keys to move the dialog box.

You saved my day. Thank you!