Microsoft KB Archive/89683

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PRB: In Extend Mode, Text to Right of Indicator Is Selected
'Article ID: Q89683

Creation Date: 28-SEP-1992

Revision Date: 19-SEP-1996' The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Access versions 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, 7.0

SYMPTOMS

Novice: Requires knowledge of the user interface on single-user computers.

When you try to select any text in Microsoft Access (for example, data in text boxes), all the text to the right of the indicator is also selected, even if you are not holding down the left mouse button.

CAUSE

This occurs because Microsoft Access has been set to Extend mode, indicated by the letters &quot;EXT&quot; on the status bar. You can turn on Extend mode by pressing the F8 key.

Extend mode enables you to select large blocks of text without holding down the right mouse button and is a feature of Microsoft Access and other desktop applications, such as Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word for Windows.

RESOLUTION

Press the ESC key to turn off Extend mode.

REFERENCES

For more information about Extend mode, search for &quot;Extend mode,&quot; and then &quot;Microsoft Access Window&quot; using the Microsoft Access Help menu.
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Additional reference words: 1.00 1.10 2.00 7.00

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