XL97: ALT+DOWN ARROW Doesn't Invoke AutoComplete

ID: Q171020

The information in this article applies to:

SYMPTOMS

When you try to use the AutoComplete shortcut key, ALT+DOWN ARROW, on a worksheet with embedded objects, the shortcut key fails to work.

WORKAROUND

To view the AutoComplete list, press F2 first, and then press ALT+DOWN ARROW.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article.

REFERENCES

For more information about shortcut keys, click the Index tab in Microsoft Excel 97 Help, type the following text 

   keys, shortcuts
and then double-click the selected text to go to the "Enter data by using shortcut keys" topic.

Additional query words: XL97 autoshapes pick list picklist 

Keywords          : kbui xlui 
Version           : WINDOWS:97
Platform          : WINDOWS
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: November 1, 1998