Unexpected Behavior with ALT+<num> Key Combinations in Notepad (136510)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 95
- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.1
- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11
- Microsoft Windows 3.1
- Microsoft Windows 3.11
This article was previously published under Q136510 SYMPTOMS
When you type an ALT+<number> key combination in Notepad, you may
experience unexpected results. Rather than generating an ANSI character
from the current codepage, the key combination may perform a task, such as
cut or copy. For example, the ALT+22 key combination performs a paste
operation.
CAUSE
Each of the first 32 characters in the current codepage has an associated
control character. If a control character also represents a task in
Notepad, that task is performed when you enter the key combination. For
example, ALT+22 corresponds to the control character CTRL+V, which
represents the Paste command in Notepad.
STATUS
Microsoft is researching this problem and will post new information here
in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 12/10/2000 |
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| Keywords: | KB136510 |
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