Grey "Character" pop up window flashing intermittently over everything?

Hi
I was drafting an email earlier and I clicked on the "Edit" menu option and then on the "Special Characters" option in the dropdown menu. The pop up window containing the Special Characters options did not open, instead a grey pop up window of the same size began to flash intermittently on whatever screen or program I am using. The timer is visible in the centre of the screen and the word "Characters" is visible at the top of the window...
I tried a restart but it did not solve it.
Any thoughts would be very much appreciated.
D

Hi Tom
I just want to say thank you very much for solving my Mac issue.
My first mac was bought as a present from NJ when I was over visiting my girlfriends Mother, Thanksgiving 2008.
I live in Ireland where we have no Mac Store : ( I am always concerned that something like yesterday's issue would arise (thankfully this was the first time).
Sure, we have approved service agents etc but there is nothing like the reassurance of walking into a Mac Store for your appointment with an expert, that is, until yesterday when I realised the power of the Apple Support Communities.
People like you give non techie Mac lovers a great peace of mind and freedom to enjoy the experience safe in the knowledge that we have somewhere to turn if we get stuck!
Again I am very grateful.
Slan agus go raibh mile maith agat
Declan Brennan

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