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Q74257: Shortcut Key Incorrectly Displayed in MS-DOS Shell

Article: Q74257
Product(s): Microsoft Disk Operating System
Version(s): MS-DOS:5.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 23-NOV-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft MS-DOS operating system version 5.0 
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SUMMARY
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When you attempt to define an application shortcut key for a program item in
MS-DOS Shell, combinations of CTRL, ALT, SHIFT, and the number "2" are displayed
incorrectly. Where the number "2" should appear, a double-headed arrow is
displayed. This is an error in the way the key combination is shown; the defined
key combination still functions correctly.

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in MS-DOS version 5.0. This problem
does not occur in later versions of MS-DOS.

Additional query words: 5.00 DOSSHELL

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbMSDOSSearch kbMSDOS500
Version           : MS-DOS:5.0

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