Strange boxes in Excel?

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salmonegg@sbcglobal.net - 04 Nov 2005 02:50 GMT

Every now and then, a peculiar black outlined box with white center shows
up. It is like an empty cell with a heavy border. It stays fixed on the
screen even if I move the underlying worksheet around underneath it. I do
not have a clue yet as what my actions are that bring that about.

What is happening?

Bill

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Jim Gordon MVP - 06 Nov 2005 18:25 GMT

Hi Bill,

Have you installed the Office updates? If yes, which ones? If not, why not?

-Jim

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> Every now and then, a peculiar black outlined box with white center shows
> up. It is like an empty cell with a heavy border. It stays fixed on the
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> Bill

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salmonegg@sbcglobal.net - 06 Nov 2005 20:08 GMT

On 11/6/05 10:25 AM, in article #P7au9v4FHA.252@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl, "Jim
Gordon MVP" <goldkey74@WarmerThanWarmMail.com> wrote:

> Hi Bill,
>
> Have you installed the Office updates? If yes, which ones? If not, why not?
>
> -Jim

I though I did, but I will check again.

Bill

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Strange boxes in Excel?