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Microsoft Office 2003 for MAC typing problem

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by bebrynan

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We currently use Microsoft Office 2003 Suite on MAC OS X. A couple of users have started noticing that when using Powerpoint, Word, and Excel that we cannot use any key on the keyboard. It happens randomly. We have to click out of the application with our mouse and then click back and the keyboard works again. It does not happen in any other application. It happens as much as every 30 seconds while working in a document sometimes. It's very frustrating! Has anyone encountered this?

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by p.j.hutchison

I am surprised you managed to get Office 2003 for Mac working at all, as its for Windows!

There is Office 2004 or 2008 for Mac which will work on Mac OS X.

Back to problem:
1. Could be office program loosing 'focus' so that another window is getting focus. Check to see if window is still dark grey and not light grey when it happens.
2. Check the keyboard, does it have a good connection to USB port on Mac? Is the cable stretched? Try a different port if possible.

by bebrynan

Oops - that's because it is Microsoft Office 2004. Sorry folks. Keyboard works just fine with all other applications and window is active. Any other thoughts?

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