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Article: Q163155
Product(s): Word 97 for Windows
Version(s): WINDOWS:97
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 14-NOV-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Word 97 for Windows 
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SYMPTOMS
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A shortcut menu does not appear when you right-click over the Find What or
Replace With boxes in the Find and Replace dialog box. This functionality is
different from previous versions of Word.


CAUSE
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This is a design change in Word 97.

Microsoft welcomes suggestions or comments about changes in functionality and
product design. You are invited to submit suggestions by filling out the form at
the following Microsoft Web site:

  http://support.microsoft.com/directory/feedback/default.asp

WORKAROUND
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To work around this problem, position the insertion point in the Find What or
Replace With boxes and then use one of the shortcut keys listed in the following
table:

  Command        Shortcut Key
  -------        ------------

  Undo           <CTRL>+Z
  Cut            <CTRL>+X
  Copy           <CTRL>+C
  Paste          <CTRL>+V
  Delete         <DELETE> or <BACKSPACE>
  Select All     <CTRL>+A

For additional information on shortcut keys in Word 97, please see the following
article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  Q157935 Keyboard Shortcuts for Word 97

Additional query words: 97 8.0 word8 word97 accelerator key combination control

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWordSearch kbWord97 kbWord97Search kbZNotKeyword2
Version           : WINDOWS:97

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Q163155: WD97: No Shortcut Menu in Find and Replace Dialog Box