pointer over endnote # in main document--no preview of text

In Office Word 2003 I used to be able to position my pointer over an endnote number in the main document and a little box would appear with the text of the endnote inside the box. For some reason I am no longer able to do that. How can I fix this problem?
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First, go to Tools > Options > View and make sure that "ScreenTips" is checked. If it is, and you're still having a problem (usually manifested as the ScreenTip flashing momentarily but not staying on the screen), then the documented solution is a very nonintuitive one: Display the Document Map and then close it. You will probably have to do this at least once per Word session, possibly once per document.

 

You can open and close the Document Map using View > Document Map, but you may find it easier to add the Document Map button to your Standard toolbar if it is not already displayed. To do this, click the arrow at the end of the toolbar, choose Add or Remove Buttons > Standard > Document Map.

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Last updated October 5, 2021 Views 107 Applies to: