WD: Hidden Drop-Down List Box in Tools Customize Dialog Box

ID: Q106454

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Word for Windows, versions 6.0, 6.0a, 6.0c
Microsoft Word for the Macintosh, versions 6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.1a
Microsoft Word for Windows 95, versions 7.0, 7.0a

SUMMARY

The (Customize) Menus dialog box contains a hidden drop-down list box that gives you additional information about each command. To access the list box, follow these steps:

1. On the Tools menu, click Customize, and then select the Commands (Menus)

   tab.

2. In the Categories list, click All Commands.

3. Choose any command from the list of Commands that has a colon next

   to it, "Borders:" for example.

A new list box appears above the "Save in:" ("Save Changes In:") box. For example, if you choose Borders: in the Commands list, the new list box above the "Save in:" box, will include Top, Bottom, Left, and so on.

MORE INFORMATION

Commands that have additional information:

Borders: Columns: Color: Condensed: Expanded: FileOpenFile: (lists the currently open files - not available in Word 97) FontSize: Lowered: Raised: Shading:

Symbol:       (This command will display a button instead of a list box.
              The button accesses the Insert Symbol dialog box.)

Keywords          : kbui word8 winword macword word6 word7 
Version           : MACINTOSH:6.0,6.0.1,6.0.1a; WINDOWS:6.0,6.0a,6.0c,7.0,7.0a
Platform          : MACINTOSH WINDOWS
Issue type        : kbhowto

Last Reviewed: April 4, 1999