Writer locks up after upper case O

[happythach864]

Let me be exact in terms of what the title means

This is an issue for me, I begin typing a name starting with "O" Say, "Lake Onterio" The word would get stuck at "Lake O" and sit there until I look up at the screen and see its stuck at the letter "O" this happens with ANY capilised Letter "O" on Windows 7 Pro

I now I am using an OLD version of Open Office, but I didnt know there are any new versions, If there IS which I am sure of, is this issue present in the newest version ?

I love Open Office, and its because of this issue Im tempted ot pop in my Star Office 7 CD to install another writing software. {No way am I gonna use the crappy MS supplied Writer now, its nothing like it used to be}

Thanks much!

Title Edited. A descriptive title for posts helps others who are searching for solutions and increases the chances of a reply [robleyd, Moderator].

[robleyd]

I now I am using an OLD version of Open Office

Your signature says you are using AOO 4.1.5 which is the current version; if this isn't the case perhaps you could edit your signature to show the actual version you are using - and add your Operating system and version. How to update your signature

If you aren't using 4.1.5 you can download it via the link at the bottom right of this (or any) page in the forum.

[John_Ha]

You will appreciate that the problem is on your PC - it is not a problem with the AOO software as delivered.

If we assume it is not a hardware problem with the keyboard, or a problem with Windows, the simplest solution is to re-install AOO.

1. Stop AOO
2. Uninstall AOO
3. Rename C:\Users\xxxxxx\AppData\Roaming\OpenOffice\4\user to ...\user-OLD. This step is essential.
4. Download AOO from http://www.openoffice.org/download/index.html. Choose the correct language.
5. Install AOO. You will be asked to input your name - if you are not so asked, you did not do Step 3. Go back to Step 1.

The problem will be fixed.

As a new poster you will find much useful information in the Writer FAQ, the Writer Tutorials, the up to date Writer guide and the Writer Manual. May I suggest you bookmark the pages.

Press F1 to access the Help screen and search for your problem

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2 - Setting up Writer
3 - Working with Text
4 - Formatting Pages
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6 - Introduction to Styles
7 - Working with Styles
8 - Working with Graphics
9 - Working with Tables
10 - Working with Templates
11 - Using Mail Merge
12 - Tables of Contents, Indexes and Bibliographies
13 - Working with Master Documents
14 - Working with Fields
15 - Using Forms in Writer
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