VBE: Usual Shortcut Keys Do Not Work in a Custom Dialog Box

 Last reviewed: February 4, 1998
Article ID: Q176862
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Office 98 Macintosh Edition
  • Microsoft Excel 98 Macintosh Edition
  • Microsoft PowerPoint 98 Macintosh Edition
  • Microsoft Word 98 Macintosh Edition

SYMPTOMS

When using Microsoft Office 98 Macintosh Edition, the normal shortcut keys for cut, copy, and paste do not work in a custom dialog box (UserForm).

WORKAROUND

You can use the following shortcut keys to cut, copy, and paste within a custom dialog box. 

   Action           Shortcut Key
   -----------------------------
   Copy             CONTROL+C
   Cut              CONTROL+X
   Paste            CONTROL+V

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION

The shortcut keys that are normally used to cut, copy, and paste are the following. 

   Action           Shortcut Key
   -----------------------------
   Copy             COMMAND+C
   Cut              COMMAND+X
   Paste            COMMAND+V

Additional query words: XL98 OFF98 WD98 PPT98 APPLE+C APPLE+V APPLE+X
Version : MACINTOSH:98
Platform : MACINTOSH
Issue type : kbbug
Solution Type : kbpending

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Last reviewed: February 4, 1998
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