When working on the Fields tab of the Text Connector Connection dialog, if you move the mouse off of the Gear Menu and outside of the drop-down box, in some cases, the Connection dialog fields disappear. (D49646)
Resolution
Option 1 – Save The Connection
Click OK to save the Connection.
Open the Connection dialog again and the fields should display again.
Option 2 – Test The Connection
If the required information is not complete, you cannot save the Connection. Instead, click Test Connection. The Test may fail, but the fields should display again.
Issue/Introduction
Text Connector Connection dialog fields disappearing.