ALT+F6 Key Combination Does Not Work in Windows 95

 Last reviewed: November 7, 1996
Article ID: Q146869
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0

SYMPTOMS

You may experience any of the following symptoms:

  • You cannot use the ALT+F6 key combination to switch between a program's non-document windows, although other programs seem to have this functionality.
  • You cannot assign the ALT+F6 key combination to a macro in programs that allow a keyboard shortcut to be assigned to a macro.
  • The F16 key on your Wang keyboard does not work.

CAUSE

The ALT+F6 key combination is reserved for use by Windows 95. Programs that try to control this key combination are unable to use it.

On keyboards with 16 function keys (such as the Wang keyboard), keys F13-F16 are mapped to other key combinations. The F16 key is mapped to the ALT+F6 key combination.

RESOLUTION

Use the mouse to switch between windows in your program, or assign another key combination to the macro in your program.

MORE INFORMATION

Reserved key combinations (ALT+TAB, CTRL+ESC, ALT+ESC, and ALT+F6) are captured by Windows 95. These key combinations are captured by Windows 95 to prevent programs from interfering with task switching, thereby improving overall system reliability.

KBCategory: kbui kbenv
KBSubcategory: ntui prodnt svrwksta NTSrvWkst win95
Additional reference words: 4.00 4.0 95 hotkey

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Last reviewed: November 7, 1996
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