Q152195: Shortcut Keys Do Not Select Microsoft Word

Article: Q152195
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): win95
Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you assign a shortcut key to Microsoft Word for Windows 95 version 7.0,
using the shortcut key does not activate Word if it is already running.

RESOLUTION
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To work around this behavior, use the ALT+TAB key combination to activate Word.

STATUS
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Microsoft is researching this problem and will post new information here in the
Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION
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Word 7.0 is the only program in the Microsoft Office for Windows 95 suite known
to exhibit this behavior.

Additional query words: winword focus

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Keywords          : win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : 95

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