Shortcut Keys Do Not Open Internet Explorer Menus

• Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 4.0, 4.01, 4.01 Service Pack 1, 5 for Windows 95
• Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 4.0, 4.01, 4.01 Service Pack 1, 5 for Windows NT 4.0
• Microsoft Windows 98
• Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5 for Windows 98

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to open an Internet Explorer menu by pressing it's shortcut key (for example, you press ALT+V to open the View menu), the menu may not be opened.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the same shortcut key is assigned to an object or control on a Web page.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

Shortcut keys assigned to Web page objects or controls override the same shortcut keys used by Internet Explorer.

Additional query words:

Keywords          : kbenv kbui msiew95 msient ie4sp1 msiew98 
Version           : WINDOWS:4.0,4.01,4.01 Service Pack 1
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbprb 

Last Reviewed: March 18, 1999