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Why Does PROMPT Command Need WAIT Or PAUSE In
DocumentID: 653826
Revision Date: 29-Feb-96 8:29:26 PM

The information in this document applies to:
WordPerfect® 5.1 for DOS

Problem

Symptoms: The customer would like to know why the PROMPT command must have a PAUSE or WAIT when used on the editing screen but not when in a menu screen. Solutions: If there is no positioning ({Up} or {^P}) in the {PROMPT} message, the text will by default be displayed on the status line, which immediately overwrites it. {PAUSE} and {WAIT} will prevent this, as will repositioning the message with arrow keys or {^P}.

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