OFF98: Cannot Assign Option + Any Key Keystroke (178638)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Office 98 Macintosh Edition
This article was previously published under Q178638 SYMPTOMS
When you try to assign a keystroke that uses the Option key either through
the Symbol Command on the Insert Menu or the Customize command on the Tools
menu, you may receive either an error beep or nothing happens.
CAUSE
These Option keys are already assigned by the system.
RESOLUTION
Use Option + a function key or any other key that is not currently assigned
by the System.
STATUS
This behavior is by design.
MORE INFORMATION
When you click Symbol on the Insert menu and choose the Special Characters
tab, it lists different symbols that are assigned to Option keys. These are
assigned by the system and not Word. The Option key has reserved keystrokes
that inserts real characters on the Macintosh. These keystrokes can be
identified in Key Caps.
Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 10/2/2002 |
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Keywords: | kbprb KB178638 |
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