Solution Note: The following procedures do not apply to versions 2006 or higher. Refer to the Help file documentation for information on customizing workspaces in newer versions of the products. The procedures outlined below are only applicable for versions 2005 and older.
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Some keys cannot be modified. Refer to the Customization Guide for a list of keys that are already defined. Do not modify predefined keys.
You can use one of the following methods to create accelerator keys in the MNU file: Method #1: Using the Customize dialog box. Right-click any toolbar button. Click Customize. In the Customize dialog box, click the Keyboard tab. Select a command.
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Place the insertion point in the Press New Shortcut Key text box. Press the key combination that you want to assign to the command. If an accelerator key already exists for that command, it will appear in the Current Keys box. If the key combination you specify is already assigned to a different command, the command will appear in the Currently Assigned To box. To see a list of all current accelerator keys, click Show All. Click Assign.
Click OK to close the Customize dialog box and recompile the menu. Method #2: Manually adding accelerators keys to the MNU file. In a text editor, such as Microsoft® Notepad, open the menu template file in the Support folder. Locate the section labeled.ACCELERATORS.
At the end of the.ACCELERATORS section, use one of the following formats to add a new accelerator key: ^C^C - or - ID An example of these formats is shown below. The first example assigns the CTRL+Q key combination to invoke the QUIT command. The second example assigns the SHIFT+CTRL+L key combination to invoke the LINE command. CONTROL+'Q'^C^Cquit. IDLine SHIFT+CO.