VSTO Word Add-In breaks Word Count / Page Position

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I've developed a Word Add-In using VS2013.

I see that when the Add-In is activated, Word stops displaying the Word Count and Page Position at the bottom of the page.

Needless to say, I have no code in the Add-In that deals with Word Count or Page Position.

This problem occurs on Word 2007/2010/2013.

Any idea what can cause that?

Thanks!

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Did you use Application.ScreenUpdating = false and forgot to set it to true again – Kiru
No, I never use the ScreenUpdating property. – ml123

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I have just tried to create a new VSTO based add-in for Word. After building the add-in I open Word and see the Word counter and Page position numbers as usual. Most probably you did something in the add-in or installed other add-ins.

So, all is working fine with a sample add-in installed.

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OK, I've figured it out, and I'm laying it here for anyone else who stumbles on this issue.

Apparently, Word has a problem with animated gifs. I have one in my Add-In, and when it displayed - Word Count stops functioning. After I've replaced it with static image - all went back to normal.

Hope I helped somebody...