Unexpected Behavior with ALT+<num> Key Combinations in Notepad

ID: Q136510

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.1, 3.11
Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.1,3.11
Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you type an ALT+<number> key combination in Notepad, you may experience unexpected results. Rather than generating an ANSI character from the current codepage, the key combination may perform a task, such as cut or copy. For example, the ALT+22 key combination performs a paste operation.

CAUSE

Each of the first 32 characters in the current codepage has an associated control character. If a control character also represents a task in Notepad, that task is performed when you enter the key combination. For example, ALT+22 corresponds to the control character CTRL+V, which represents the Paste command in Notepad.

STATUS

Microsoft is researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

Additional query words: 3.10 3.11 alt+24 alt+26 ctrl+x ctrl+z

Keywords : win31 win95 wfwg
Version : 3.10 3.11 95
Platform : WINDOWS
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