Q62642: Write Cannot Use Cut, Copy Accelerator Keys

Article: Q62642
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 08-NOV-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you start Microsoft Windows Write as an icon, the Edit Cut (SHIFT+DEL) and
Edit Copy (CTRL+INS) accelerator keys do not initially function.

CAUSE
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This is a problem with Write, not with Windows.

WORKAROUND
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Press the ALT key twice to initialize the Write menu bar or do not start Write
as an icon.

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows Write version 3.0. This
problem does not occur in later versions.

Additional query words: 3.00 3.0 3.00a 3.0a

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin300 kbWin300a
Version           : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a

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