Enable or disable shortcut menus in an Access database or Access project

You can control whether built-in shortcut menus are accessible.

1. On the Tools menu, click Startup.
   
   
2. Clear or select the Allow Default Shortcut Menus check box.

Notes

• Changes to these settings in the Startup dialog box won't take effect until the next time the Microsoft Access database or Microsoft Access project is opened.
  
  
• This option does not apply to shortcut menus on data access pages, including shortcut menus on PivotTable lists or spreadsheets on a data access page.
  
  
• To disable the shortcut menu on toolbars and menu bars only, leave the Allow Default Shortcut Menus check box selected, but clear the Allow Toolbar/Menu Changes check box. This prevents users from customizing toolbars and menu bars.
  
  
• For a list of issues to consider when setting options in the Startup dialog box, click .