OL2000: ESC Key Does Not Close Open Item (220699)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Outlook 2000

This article was previously published under Q220699

SYMPTOMS

When you press the ESC key to close an Outlook item, such as a mail message or contact item, the item does not close.

CAUSE

You clicked Customize on the Tools menu after opening the Outlook item, and then pressed ESC to close the Customize dialog box.

RESOLUTION

Click Close in the Customize dialog box. You can then press ESC to close the open item.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/29/2003
Keywords:kbbug KB220699