ALT+ENTER Does Not Switch MS-DOS Session to Full-Screen (132591)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q132591

SYMPTOMS

Pressing the right ALT key in an ALT+ENTER key combination may not switch an MS-DOS session between windowed and full-screen mode.

CAUSE

In non-U.S. keyboard layouts, the right ALT key is not an ALT key. It is the ALTGR key, which is used to enter national language characters.

RESOLUTION

To switch an MS-DOS session between windowed and full-screen mode, use the left ALT key in the ALT+ENTER key combination.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/17/2000
Keywords:KB132591
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