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unable to write in edit box in a explorer

i am unable to write in a edit box(text area) inside a web page on my Pc.... welll this is not the case with all the site. this problem occur only some site and inside all browers ( i have chaecked it with IE and netscape)

I can write in the simple text area ....... but i think i got a problem when i have to write in a text area that is added as some VB object in form of a complete editor .........

this problem started just few days back

CAN any one help me
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Asta Cu
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You've cleared your cache (temp internet files, offline content and history files)?

Cleared your autocomplete?

WindowsUpdate current for OS and IE, and Netscape updated?

It helps to know more about versions running, if problem persists.
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More "possibilities" here in terms of links to get you to the right spot for your problem with "EDIT of text boxes", if I understand you correctly:
http://search.microsoft.com/search/results.aspx?qu=edit+text+boxes&View=msdn&st=b&c=4&s=2
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If you still have a problem after exploring the excellent links posted by Asta, post the code for the page with a problem, and I will see if there is anything in there that can cause such a problem.

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zareeo

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actually i have not coded the page my self rather there is no problem in the page code becasuse it work properly on the same version of IE on another Pc

and it use to work fine on my tooo few days back .... but now when i try to write in the text box it doesnot show me the curser rather it select the text box and do nothing ... the text box is actually some kind of control which provide the functionality of Rich edit

I think the problem is with my pc or what .... i deleted the internet files but no benifit  

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What browser and version, and when was the last time it had any updates done to it.

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it is IE 6.0.2800

actually what i fiqure it out is that the problem is actually with the html editor in the web page

the editor is displayed but i cannot write anything in the area provided and no cursor is shown

if i enable the debugging of the script i got an error

a runtime error has occured do u want to debug
Error: ' this.doc is null or not an object

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Okay I need to see the code, at this point I am not sure how that edit control is implemented and there are a lot of ways to do it.  I have a feeling this is going to be fixable by changing yur settings, but I don't know what to change without knowing how the edit control is written.

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COBOLdinosaur is the one to help you here, and he knows what you need to provide him (either the code or a link to is).   I'd only ask a couple of points...

You say you have this version installed of IE 6.0.2800 -->  No Service Packs installed?  That would be updated with WindowsUpdate.   Also you say you're having problems with your HTML Editor ... From IE - tools - internet options -  Programs - what is your default HTML editor?
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okay .... full version 6.0.2800.1106.xpsp2.030422-1633
Update version SP1

currently my html editor is Microsoft Visual studio.Net 2002
and i have checked other editors like word notepad ect tooo


One more point is that the html editor works when i open on some other site or when i tried the                  htmlArea v2.03A free WYSIWYG editor

The same editor is used in the web page where i am getting problem may be it is the problem with my settings or in fact with the code


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<meta name="keywords" content="moodle, OOP Spring04: Editing assignment " />
<link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="http://www.junaid.name/theme/standard/styles.php" />
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      lockoption(form, subitems[i]);
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  return(true);
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I not surprised that it does not work.  It is exploiting all kinds of holes.  To get it to work:

1.  If you have a popup blocker; disable it.
2.  Go into the advanced security options and enable everything.  I do not recommend you go on the Internet with the same setting you need to run this editor, because you will get hammered by malware.

You can expect this piece to fail on more computers as built security is made tighter with each release.  I'm surprised it would run at all on Mozilla based computers.

It may still have a problem on some computers if everything including the page that opens this one are not all in the same server domain, and there is no way around that. Everything referenced from the client has to be in the same domain.

There is still a possbility that there are bugs in the VB code, but I'm not a VB programmer, so I won't be able to help if that turns out to be the case.

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well may be its the problem with the security settings

this editor use to work on my PC few days back -------- but now it donot

the only change i have done is that i have uninstalled the Norton internet security and installed the Mcfee and i think it is not letting the actiove x control on this page to work

WHat do u maen by advanced security ???? in IE or in Mcfee
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Can u tell me a way to disable the html editor and work on simple text area
because when i boot into my window2000 --- i only see the txtarea no editor and i can write on it
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I believe COBOLdinosaur was talking about the settings with IE - tools - internet options - security - "default" level.  Perhaps also try from IE - tools - Reset Web Settings then close IE and reopen to test.

WindowsUpdate to be sure you've got what you need in terms of updates for Windows 2000 as well as IE.  

Perhaps, if Visual Basic is installed, you need service packs for that; found some known issues on text box problems; more here.
http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/downloads/updates/sp/vs6/sp4/vbfixes.aspx
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If anyone sees me offering zareeo help in the future please remind me of this thread so I will no not to waste my time trying to get their trash code to work.

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BUMMER!  To say the least.  "C" grades bite, but points at any level if not deserved chew even harder.

":0(

Feel free to take these points away from me.

Thanks,
Asta
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I would just as soon it gets deleted.  Does anyone object to that?

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Sounds good to me, I'd prefer not to have these points and definitely prefer not to carry "C" grades.  Bottom line for me is if I didn't help and add value, don't want any points.  I also very much appreciate the feedback zareeo and look forward to helping you in the future, if I can.  My goal is, like COBOLdinosaur, to provide "A" level assistance and guidance in all that we do.

I'm sorry I could not help resolve this item for you.

Best wishes,
Asta