Microsoft KB Archive/208959

= Shortcut Keys Do Not Open Internet Explorer Menus =

Article ID: 208959

Article Last Modified on 1/23/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 Service Pack 1
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 128-Bit Edition
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 Service Pack 1
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 128-Bit Edition

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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.

Keywords: kbenv kbui kbprb KB208959

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