ACC2002: Access Menu Bar Does Not Have Focus When You Start Access (282399)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Access 2002
This article was previously published under Q282399
Novice: Requires knowledge of the user interface on single-user computers.

This article applies to a Microsoft Access database (.mdb) and to a Microsoft Access project (.adp).

SYMPTOMS

When you start Microsoft Access, the focus is on the task pane rather than on the main menu bar. As a result, the mouse pointer is not able to select the menu headings.

RESOLUTION

Click anywhere in the main window to bring the menu bar into focus.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Behavior

  1. Start Access.
  2. Before clicking anything, point your mouse at File, Edit, View or any of the other headings on the main menu bar.

    Notice that none of them are selected as expected.
  3. Click your mouse in the main window and point to any of the menu bar headings. Note that they are now selected as you point at them.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/6/2003
Keywords:kbprb KB282399
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