BUG: CONTROL+C, CONTROL+X, & CONTROL+V Don't Always Work

 Last reviewed: June 3, 1996
Article ID: Q117922
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft FoxPro for Macintosh, versions 2.5b, 2.5c
  • Microsoft Visual FoxPro for Macintosh, version 3.0b

SYMPTOMS

The FoxPro for Windows and MS-DOS shortcut keys that use the CONTROL (CTRL) key combined with C, X, or V for copying, cutting, and pasting don't work in all areas of FoxPro for Macintosh.

WORKAROUND

Use the COMMAND key instead of the CONTROL key for these shortcuts. (The COMMAND key usually has the picture of the Apple logo and a clover-leaf on it).

The CONTROL key is not the standard modifier key for these actions on the Macintosh, the COMMAND key is. Hence, the COMMAND key can be used in more places.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in FoxPro versions 2.5b and 2.5c for Macintosh. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION

In FoxPro for Windows and MS-DOS, the CTRL shortcut key combinations work consistently in all components to copy, cut, or paste objects and text. The key combination CTRL+C performs a copy, CTRL+X performs a cut, and CTRL+V performs a paste operation.

The SET KEYCOMP setting has no effect on this behavior.

Steps to Reproduce Problem

  1. In the Command window, type "MODIFY FILE" (without the quotation marks).

  2. In the "Untitled" file window, type "TEST" (without the quotation marks), then select it.

  3. Press CONTROL+C to copy the selection.

  4. From the File menu, choose Save As.

  5. In the Save Document As text box, press CONTROL+V.

Note that a hollow box appears on the screen, rather than the text copied in step 3. However, pressing COMMAND+V will paste "TEST" into the Save Document As text box.

Additional reference words: VFoxMac 3.00b FoxMac 2.50b 2.50c buglist2.50b
buglist2.50c buglist3.00b short cut hot key hotkey
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Last reviewed: June 3, 1996
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