Text Selection Keys Don't Work

 Last reviewed: November 21, 1994
Article ID: Q84855
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.0, 3.0a, 3.1, 3.11
  • Microsoft Word for Windows, version 6.0

SYMPTOMS

The text selection keys (SHIFT+ARROW, CTRL+SHIFT, CTRL+SHIFT+ARROW, etc.) do not work.

CAUSE

The keyboard was installed using the "All AT type keyboards (84-86 keys)" option in Microsoft Windows operating system version 3.0 or version 3.1.

WORKAROUND

If you don't have a PC/AT-type of keyboard, you can correct this problem by using the Windows Setup icon in Program Manager to change the keyboard setting. Select the "Enhanced 101 or 102 key US or Non US keyboards" option.

KBCategory: kbsetup kbprb kbhw kbinterop
KBSubcategory: win31
Additional reference words: 3.00 3.10 3.00a 3.11 highlight keystroke
PC/AT

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Last reviewed: November 21, 1994
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