Thanks - Running Inkscape in XP Windows compatibility mode has no effect on the problem.

I will see if I can learn to report a bug.

On 06/03/2016 11:41, C R wrote:

Sure. However, I would still report the bug. Inkscape shouldn't live in compatibility mode on windows forever. :)
-C

On 6 Mar 2016 08:38, "John Sampson" <jrs.idx@...3210...> wrote:
Many thanks. Next time I am using Inkscape I will try running it in compatibility mode for Windows XP.

Regards

John Sampson

You wrote:
'It's not a bug fix, but have you tried right-clicking the Inkscape Icon and select Properties, then click on the Compatibility tab
and check the "Run this program in compatability mode for Windows XP"?

"Seems some users didn't have this problem after trying that.
Might be a quick fix in your situation.'