Microsoft KB Archive/831237

= File Menu Is Selected When You Type a Forward Slash Mark (/) as the First Character in a Cell =

Article ID: 831237

Article Last Modified on 7/27/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Excel 2002 Standard Edition

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SYMPTOMS
When you try to type a forward-slash mark (/) as the first character in a cell of a Microsoft Excel 2002 worksheet, the File menu is selected.



CAUSE
This behavior occurs because the forward slash mark (/) keystroke can be used to activate the Microsoft Excel menu bar or start Help for Lotus 1-2-3 users.



RESOLUTION
To prevent this behavior, delete the forward slash mark (/) keystroke as a setting. To do this, follow these steps:
 * 1) On the Tools menu, click Options.
 * 2) On the Transition tab, delete or change the character in the Microsoft Excel menu or Help key box.
 * 3) Click OK to close the Options dialog box.

Keywords: kbprb KB831237

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