Microsoft KB Archive/84855

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Text Selection Keys Don't Work

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Q84855

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a, 3.1, 3.11
 * Microsoft Word for Windows, version 6.0

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SYMPTOMS
The text selection keys (SHIFT+ARROW, CTRL+SHIFT, CTRL+SHIFT+ARROW, etc.) do not work.

CAUSE
The keyboard was installed using the &quot;All AT type keyboards (84-86 keys)&quot; option in Microsoft Windows operating system version 3.0 or version 3.1.

WORKAROUND
If you don't have a PC/AT-type of keyboard, you can correct this problem by using the Windows Setup icon in Program Manager to change the keyboard setting. Select the &quot;Enhanced 101 or 102 key US or Non US keyboards&quot; option.

Additional query words: 3.00 3.10 3.00a 3.11 highlight keystroke PC/AT

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Technology : kbWordSearch kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword2 kbWord600 kbWin300 kbWin300a kbWin310 kbWin311