Text Selection Keys Don't Work (84855)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.0
  • Microsoft Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows 3.11
  • Microsoft Word for Windows 6.0
This article was previously published under Q84855

SYMPTOMS

The text selection keys (SHIFT+ARROW, CTRL+SHIFT, CTRL+SHIFT+ARROW, etc.) do not work.

CAUSE

The keyboard was installed using the "All AT type keyboards (84-86 keys)" option in Microsoft Windows operating system version 3.0 or version 3.1.

WORKAROUND

If you don't have a PC/AT-type of keyboard, you can correct this problem by using the Windows Setup icon in Program Manager to change the keyboard setting. Select the "Enhanced 101 or 102 key US or Non US keyboards" option.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/7/2005
Keywords:KB84855
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