Discussion:
Favorite Highlight Color
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rschneed
2008-05-18 11:47:00 UTC
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When the Favorites menu is being displayed (after clicking Favorites in the
menu bar) I am able to click on a favorite. As soon as the webpage loads,
the selected Favorite turns white/opaque so I cannot see which favorite I
have selected. I am using IE 6.
I have tried resetting IE to the defaults, using the Display control panel
to set colors, but I cannot seem to figure out the problem.
rschneed
2008-05-18 12:00:00 UTC
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Update: When I close the Favorites list and re-open it, the highlight color
is back until I click on a new link.
Post by rschneed
When the Favorites menu is being displayed (after clicking Favorites in the
menu bar) I am able to click on a favorite. As soon as the webpage loads,
the selected Favorite turns white/opaque so I cannot see which favorite I
have selected. I am using IE 6.
I have tried resetting IE to the defaults, using the Display control panel
to set colors, but I cannot seem to figure out the problem.
Alan Edwards
2008-05-18 12:14:05 UTC
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??? The one you have selected is the white/opaque one. The background
I see makes it very clear which one is selected. If it is not clear,
then change it in Control Panel-Display (You don't say what operating
system you use, so I can give no more instructions, but the item is 3D
Objects on my computers in a couple of operating systems)

...Alan
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Post by rschneed
When the Favorites menu is being displayed (after clicking Favorites in the
menu bar) I am able to click on a favorite. As soon as the webpage loads,
the selected Favorite turns white/opaque so I cannot see which favorite I
have selected. I am using IE 6.
I have tried resetting IE to the defaults, using the Display control panel
to set colors, but I cannot seem to figure out the problem.
rschneed
2008-05-18 12:26:00 UTC
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Thanks for your answer. I am using XP SP3.
Post by Alan Edwards
??? The one you have selected is the white/opaque one. The background
I see makes it very clear which one is selected. If it is not clear,
then change it in Control Panel-Display (You don't say what operating
system you use, so I can give no more instructions, but the item is 3D
Objects on my computers in a couple of operating systems)
....Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
http://dts-l.com/index.htm
On Sun, 18 May 2008 04:47:00 -0700, in
microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie6.browser, rschneed
Post by rschneed
When the Favorites menu is being displayed (after clicking Favorites in the
menu bar) I am able to click on a favorite. As soon as the webpage loads,
the selected Favorite turns white/opaque so I cannot see which favorite I
have selected. I am using IE 6.
I have tried resetting IE to the defaults, using the Display control panel
to set colors, but I cannot seem to figure out the problem.
PA Bear [MS MVP]
2008-05-18 17:57:08 UTC
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IE6 or IE7?
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Post by rschneed
Thanks for your answer. I am using XP SP3.
Post by Alan Edwards
??? The one you have selected is the white/opaque one. The background
I see makes it very clear which one is selected. If it is not clear,
then change it in Control Panel-Display (You don't say what operating
system you use, so I can give no more instructions, but the item is 3D
Objects on my computers in a couple of operating systems)
....Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
http://dts-l.com/index.htm
On Sun, 18 May 2008 04:47:00 -0700, in
microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie6.browser, rschneed
Post by rschneed
When the Favorites menu is being displayed (after clicking Favorites in
the menu bar) I am able to click on a favorite. As soon as the webpage
loads, the selected Favorite turns white/opaque so I cannot see which
favorite I have selected. I am using IE 6.
I have tried resetting IE to the defaults, using the Display control panel
to set colors, but I cannot seem to figure out the problem.
Alan Edwards
2008-05-18 21:28:34 UTC
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A little hint below? <g>

...A

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Post by PA Bear [MS MVP]
IE6 or IE7?
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Post by Alan Edwards
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Post by rschneed
When the Favorites menu is being displayed (after clicking Favorites in
the menu bar) I am able to click on a favorite. As soon as the webpage
loads, the selected Favorite turns white/opaque so I cannot see which
favorite I have selected. I am using IE 6.
PA Bear [MS MVP]
2008-05-19 00:28:41 UTC
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Never hurts to ask in this newsgroup!
Post by Alan Edwards
A little hint below? <g>
...A
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Post by PA Bear [MS MVP]
IE6 or IE7?
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Post by Alan Edwards
On Sun, 18 May 2008 04:47:00 -0700, in
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Post by rschneed
When the Favorites menu is being displayed (after clicking Favorites in
the menu bar) I am able to click on a favorite. As soon as the webpage
loads, the selected Favorite turns white/opaque so I cannot see which
favorite I have selected. I am using IE 6.
Alan Edwards
2008-05-19 01:12:32 UTC
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True, but the OP said (as below) " I am using IE 6. "

...A

On Sun, 18 May 2008 20:28:41 -0400, in
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Post by PA Bear [MS MVP]
Never hurts to ask in this newsgroup!
Post by Alan Edwards
A little hint below? <g>
...A
On Sun, 18 May 2008 13:57:08 -0400, in
microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie6.browser, "PA Bear [MS MVP]"
Post by PA Bear [MS MVP]
IE6 or IE7?
--
Post by Alan Edwards
On Sun, 18 May 2008 04:47:00 -0700, in
microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie6.browser, rschneed
Post by rschneed
When the Favorites menu is being displayed (after clicking Favorites in
the menu bar) I am able to click on a favorite. As soon as the webpage
loads, the selected Favorite turns white/opaque so I cannot see which
favorite I have selected. I am using IE 6.
PA Bear [MS MVP]
2008-05-19 01:20:17 UTC
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And hasn't returned!
Post by Alan Edwards
True, but the OP said (as below) " I am using IE 6. "
...A
On Sun, 18 May 2008 20:28:41 -0400, in
microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie6.browser, "PA Bear [MS MVP]"
Post by PA Bear [MS MVP]
Never hurts to ask in this newsgroup!
Post by Alan Edwards
A little hint below? <g>
...A
On Sun, 18 May 2008 13:57:08 -0400, in
microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie6.browser, "PA Bear [MS MVP]"
Post by PA Bear [MS MVP]
IE6 or IE7?
--
Post by Alan Edwards
On Sun, 18 May 2008 04:47:00 -0700, in
microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie6.browser, rschneed
Post by rschneed
When the Favorites menu is being displayed (after clicking Favorites in
the menu bar) I am able to click on a favorite. As soon as the webpage
loads, the selected Favorite turns white/opaque so I cannot see which
favorite I have selected. I am using IE 6.
Alan Edwards
2008-05-19 11:10:04 UTC
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Poor old Charlie.
Well did he ever return, no he never returned
And his fate is still unlearned ...

...A

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Post by PA Bear [MS MVP]
And hasn't returned!
Post by Alan Edwards
True, but the OP said (as below) " I am using IE 6. "
...A
On Sun, 18 May 2008 20:28:41 -0400, in
microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie6.browser, "PA Bear [MS MVP]"
Post by PA Bear [MS MVP]
Never hurts to ask in this newsgroup!
Post by Alan Edwards
A little hint below? <g>
...A
On Sun, 18 May 2008 13:57:08 -0400, in
microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie6.browser, "PA Bear [MS MVP]"
Post by PA Bear [MS MVP]
IE6 or IE7?
--
Post by Alan Edwards
On Sun, 18 May 2008 04:47:00 -0700, in
microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie6.browser, rschneed
Post by rschneed
When the Favorites menu is being displayed (after clicking Favorites in
the menu bar) I am able to click on a favorite. As soon as the webpage
loads, the selected Favorite turns white/opaque so I cannot see which
favorite I have selected. I am using IE 6.
Alan Edwards
2008-05-18 21:26:37 UTC
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In that case, Control Panel-Display-Appearance tab-Advanced and change
3D Objects to give more contrast to the background (item Window)

This is assuming I am reading your post correctly.
I assume you mean you are using the Favorites bar obtained by pressing
the Favorites button in the Button bar (not the menu bar as you
stated). Please confirm.

...Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
http://dts-l.com/index.htm




On Sun, 18 May 2008 05:26:00 -0700, in
microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie6.browser, rschneed
Post by rschneed
Thanks for your answer. I am using XP SP3.
Post by Alan Edwards
??? The one you have selected is the white/opaque one. The background
I see makes it very clear which one is selected. If it is not clear,
then change it in Control Panel-Display (You don't say what operating
system you use, so I can give no more instructions, but the item is 3D
Objects on my computers in a couple of operating systems)
....Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
http://dts-l.com/index.htm
On Sun, 18 May 2008 04:47:00 -0700, in
microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie6.browser, rschneed
Post by rschneed
When the Favorites menu is being displayed (after clicking Favorites in the
menu bar) I am able to click on a favorite. As soon as the webpage loads,
the selected Favorite turns white/opaque so I cannot see which favorite I
have selected. I am using IE 6.
I have tried resetting IE to the defaults, using the Display control panel
to set colors, but I cannot seem to figure out the problem.
Robert Aldwinckle
2008-05-18 16:10:52 UTC
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Post by rschneed
When the Favorites menu is being displayed (after clicking Favorites in the
menu bar) I am able to click on a favorite.
As soon as the webpage loads, the selected Favorite turns white/opaque
so I cannot see which favorite I have selected.
I don't think you should be "clicking" on an item in the menu.
That would cause the item to open and the menu to disappear.
If the menu was still showing after an item was clicked
that could mean you have a problem with a video driver.
Post by rschneed
I am using IE 6.
I have tried resetting IE to the defaults, using the Display control panel
to set colors, but I cannot seem to figure out the problem.
To avoid the confusion of opening an item and then perhaps seeing
the menu in an undefined state before it is completely closed,
tell us what you see if you just move your mouse pointer over the menu items.
Even better, to avoid the question of some kind of interaction
with your mouse driver too, tell us how the menu works
if you just use it with your keyboard. E.g. press Alt-a, and then
use CursorDown or CursorUp to highlight a menu item
instead of "clicking" on it with your mouse.


HTH

Robert Aldwinckle
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