Microsoft KB Archive/180376

= XL98: How to View a Sample Chart with the Keyboard =

Article ID: 180376

Article Last Modified on 9/11/2002

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Excel 98 for Macintosh

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This article was previously published under Q180376



SYMPTOMS
When you use the keyboard shortcut, COMMAND+V, to view a sample chart in step 1 of the Chart Wizard, a sample of the chart does not appear.



CAUSE
When you press COMMAND+V, the focus in the dialog box is moved to the "Press and hold to view sample" button. You must then press and hold COMMAND+V to view the sample chart.



RESOLUTION
To use your keyboard to view a sample chart in step 1 of the Chart Wizard, follow these steps:


 * 1) Press COMMAND+V.

This moves the focus to the "Press and hold to view sample" button.
 * 1) Press and hold COMMAND+V.

A sample chart appears in the dialog box.



STATUS
This behavior is by design of Microsoft Excel 98 Macintosh Edition.



MORE INFORMATION
You do not have to be in step 1 of the Chart Wizard to view a sample chart in Microsoft Excel 98 Macintosh Edition. If you create a chart and want to view a sample of the chart, follow these steps:


 * 1) Select the chart if it is embedded, or select the chart sheet.
 * 2) On the Chart menu, click Chart Type.
 * 3) In the Chart Type dialog box, edit the chart as needed.
 * 4) Press COMMAND+V to move the focus to the "Press and hold to view sample" button.
 * 5) Press and hold COMMAND+V to view a sample of the changes.
 * 6) Click OK or press RETURN.

Additional query words: XL98

Keywords: kbchart kbprb KB180376

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