BUG: Input Focus Lost When Control Returns From Windows Help

Last reviewed: January 5, 1995
Article ID: Q85896

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows Software Development Kit (SDK) for Windows version 3.1

SYMPTOMS

When an application calls the WinHelp function and specifies HELP_CONTEXTPOPUP as the value for the fuCommand parameter, the input focus disappears. When the user presses the ALT key, the system menu appears for a hidden copy of the Windows Help application.

CAUSE

The Windows Help application does not properly restore the focus to the calling application when the pop-up window is destroyed.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a bug with Windows Help version 3.1. We are researching this problem and will post new information here as it becomes available.

Additional reference words: 3.10 buglist3.10
KBCategory: kbtool kbprg kbbuglist
KBSubcategory: UsrInp

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Last reviewed: January 5, 1995
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