Shortcut Keys Do Not Open Internet Explorer Menus (208959)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 for Windows NT 4.0 SP 1
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 for Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows 98
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 for Windows 95 SP 1
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 for Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q208959

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to open an Internet Explorer menu by pressing it's shortcut key (for example, you press ALT+V to open the View menu), the menu may not be opened.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the same shortcut key is assigned to an object or control on a Web page.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

Shortcut keys assigned to Web page objects or controls override the same shortcut keys used by Internet Explorer.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/5/2003
Keywords:kbenv kbprb kbui KB208959
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