WD97: Shortcut Key Doesn't Bring Word to the Front with Focus

ID: Q183386

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Word 97 for Windows

SYMPTOMS

When you create a shortcut key to start Word 97, the shortcut key does not bring Word to the forefront when Word is already running and another program has the focus.

For example, Word is initially started using the Shortcut key. Another program is then started and has the focus. When you click the shortcut key again, Word does not return to the forefront.

WORKAROUND

Click on the Word application from the Windows taskbar.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

Additional query words:

Keywords : kbinterop word97
Version : WINDOWS:97
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbbug