Microsoft KB Archive/283682

= You Cannot Use the Arrow Keys to Select a Font Color =

Article ID: 283682

Article Last Modified on 1/29/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0

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This article was previously published under Q283682





SYMPTOMS
When you use the arrow keys on your keyboard to select a new font color, the font color does not change. This problem does not occur when you use the mouse to select a new font color.



CAUSE
This problem occurs because the button for the font color incorrectly appears selected before you select the font color when you use the arrow keys on your keyboard.



WORKAROUND
To work around this problem, press the SPACEBAR key to select the font color that you want.



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

Keywords: kbenv kbui kbprb KB283682

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