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WD97: Shortcut Key Doesn't Bring Word to the Front with Focus

Article ID: 183386

Article Last Modified on 1/22/2007


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SYMPTOMS

When you create a shortcut key to start Word 97, the shortcut key does not bring Word to the forefront when Word is already running and another program has the focus.

For example, Word is initially started using the Shortcut key. Another program is then started and has the focus. When you click the shortcut key again, Word does not return to the forefront.

WORKAROUND

Click on the Word application from the Windows taskbar.

STATUS

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

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