Word 2007 File Open Window will not minimize

[morland]

This just started recently - whenever I select File > Open, the Open window
is maximized and I can't find a way to resize or minimize it. If I try and
drag the bottom right corner the drag "spot" disappears. Double clicking on
the title bar doesn't work either. Then after several tries Word often stops
responding - closes and reopens. If I double click the title bar the window
pops down smaller and then pops right back up to max again.

 

[Beth Melton]

Double-click the title bar in the dialog box to restore it.

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[morland]

I said in my original post that double-clicking the title bar doesn't work.
It pops to go smaller and immediately pops to max again without stopping.

 

[Beth Melton]

Sorry, I missed reading that part. Does the issue occur if you start Word in
Safe Mode? Hold Ctrl while starting Word and continue holding Ctrl until you
are prompted to start in Safe Mode.

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[morland]

I just tried that. Nothing happens. When I go into SAFE MODE and go into
Safe Mode, if I double click the Title Bar - nothing happens.

Marcia

 

[Beth Melton]

That's odd. Did you try starting Windows in Safe Mode? It could be a display
issue.

Also note, the Open dialog box can be resized - perhaps it's been sized to
fit the screen?

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