Assign an access key to a menu or command

You can use an access key instead of the mouse to move the focus to a menu or command. For example, press the access keys ALT+T to move the focus to the Tools menu, then press the access key A to select the AutoCorrect command.

1. On the View menu, point to Toolbars, and then click Customize.
   
   
2. Show the toolbar or menu bar you want to work with, if it isn't already displayed.

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3. With the Customize dialog box open, right-click the menu or command you want to specify an access key for.
   
   
4. In the Name box, type an ampersand (&) before the character you want to use as the access key.

   On the menu or command, Microsoft Access adds an underscore to the character you've designated as the access key.

Note   Use a different access key for each command on a given menu.