I just noticed. You said you are on Statistics 29.0. When you go to "Help -> About..." what is the exact version and build shown? The first release (29.0.0.0) definitely had problems with missing buttons and other issues in the user interface, that we fixed by interim fixes and later fixpacks. Please make sure you are are using the most recent release of IBM SPSS Statistics (release 29.0.2.0, build 20) - See https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/downloading-ibm-spss-statistics-29020
You wrote:
"SPSS indicates the syntax editor window is open, but it's just a blank window that won't actually fill the page."
Original Message:
Sent: Tue July 23, 2024 07:14 PM
From: M Z
Subject: Syntax files will not open
I am having the same exact issue with my version 29.0. I am in classic mode. I do not have another instance of SPSS statistics running. I rebooted, uninstalled, and re-installed my version of SPSS.
Did anyone find a reliable fix for this issue? How long did it last for others. I'm on day 5 of no syntax editor working. SPSS indicates the syntax editor window is open, but it's just a blank window that won't actually fill the page.
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M Z
Original Message:
Sent: Mon October 30, 2023 05:02 PM
From: David Dwyer
Subject: Syntax files will not open
Hi @Rebecca P
This is the 3rd time I've seen a user report this behavior, yet I am confounded at how they are getting themselves and their instance of SPSs Statistics into this state.
Things to check:
- Make sure you are in "Classic" mode and not in "Workbook" mode. This mode is selectable in the lower right corner of the Data Editor in the status bar.
- Make sure that you do not have an orphaned instance of Statistics running. Reboot your PC and then launch Statistics. Is the behavior gone?
- Delete the user environment for Statistics under %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\IBM\SPSS Statistics. Launch Statistics once more. Is the behavior gone?
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David Dwyer
SPSS Technical Support
IBM Software
Original Message:
Sent: Sat October 28, 2023 06:44 PM
From: Rebecca P
Subject: Syntax files will not open
Hi -
Out of nowhere, I am having issues with syntax today. I have been using v29 on a PC since August without incident, but all of a sudden, syntax windows are not opening. If I try to open an existing syntax file, try to create a new syntax file, or paste a command, a syntax file will appear in my task bar, but the screen doesn't seem to exist anywhere. I've included a screenshot below--when I try to click on the syntax file, nothing happens.
Any idea what might be happening? Thanks for the input.
![](https://dw1.s81c.com//IMWUC/MessageImages/e485b6a6be9144fdbbc2a76703d4ac17.png)
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RP
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