Microsoft KB Archive/67191

Viewing List Box Contents Without a Mouse

PSS ID Number: Q67191 Article last modified on 11-02-1994

5.50 6.00

MS-DOS

= SUMMARY =

To view the contents of a drop-down list without using a mouse, do the following:


 * 1) Select (highlight) the field contents.
 * 2) Press ALT+DOWN ARROW.

This will display a list of options available for the list box.

Example 1
To view the list of available fonts in the Format Character Font list box:


 * 1) Choose Format Character.
 * 2) Press ALT+DOWN ARROW.

A list of available fonts will now appear in a drop-down list box.

Example 2
To view the list of available fonts from the ribbon:


 * 1) Press ALT, V, B to activate the ribbon.
 * 2) Press CTRL+F.
 * 3) Press ALT+DOWN ARROW.

A list of available fonts will now appear in a drop-down list box.

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