Does anyone know how to fix this....

[Heather]

I have been having a problem with Microsoft Word & Excel
for a couple months now. It used to be that when I would
either try to run a FIND, or SAVE AS, a window would come
up in the middle of the screen. Now, when I do either
one, nothing comes up.

Lets say I'm using Word and I go to FIND. I click "Ctrl
F" and nothing pops up. But on the Taskbar, Word is
flashing. In order to get the FIND screen to pop up, I
have to minimize Word (so the desktop is showing), then
maximize Word to get the screen to come up.

Does anyone know how I can fix this? It was much easier
when I didn't have to go through the whole
minimize/maximize song and dance for a simple operation.

Thanks!

 

[Mic]

Your dialog box was most likely moved off the screen at
one point in time to see something behind it and you must
have hit enter to confirm your filename or search.

One way to find it might be to use the old fashion key
board controls for moving an open window.
Alt _ Space bar brings up the window control menu.
(However you won't be able to see it as the window isn't
on your screen.) then hit m on your keyboard for Move.

hit your arrow direction keys on y our key board
repeatedly until something appears. If one direction
doesn't work use an opposing direction.

This is how we resolved a similar problem with toolbars
that "disappeared" off a Word screen.

Let me know if it works!
Mic