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More info?)
Hi Wes !
Thanks for response.
When I right click program's shortcut icon, I dont see shortcut tab under
properties !!!
I am confuesd.
I am using Xp- Pro SP1
bye
"Wesley Vogel" wrote:
> Assign Shortcut key
>
> 1. Locate the program file (.exe) or the program's shortcut icon.
> Right-click the program file or shortcut, and then click Properties.
>
> 2. Click the Shortcut tab.
>
> 3. With the cursor in the Shortcut key box, select the keyboard key you
> want to use in combination with CTRL+ALT. Shortcut keys automatically start
> with CTRL+ALT. The Shortcut key box will display None until you select the
> key and then the box will display Ctrl+Alt+the key you selected. You cannot
> use the ESC, ENTER, TAB, SPACEBAR, PRINT SCREEN, SHIFT, or BACKSPACE keys.
>
> Note
> Once you assign a shortcut key combination for a specific program, you will
> not be able to use that key combination with other programs.
>
> If you forget the key combination for your shortcut, you can follow steps 1
> & 2 and review your shortcut keys.
>
> Shortcut tab
> Lists the shortcut name, target information, and shortcut key. Allows you to
> choose the way the item is displayed when you open the shortcut: in a
> standard window, a full screen (maximized), or as a button on the taskbar
> (minimized). Also allows you to view the shortcut's target, change the icon
> for the shortcut, and open a shortcut as a different user.
>
> --
> Hope this helps. Let us know.
> Wes
>
> In news:C53AE7BE-3051-4C7C-953D-B7069D345BE2@microsoft.com,
> funtoosh <funtoosh@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked:
> > Hi
> >
> > I am running XP pro.
> >
> > I am wordering if It is possible to assign keyboard shortcuts to some
> > frequently used applications ?
> > Is there any such free utilities out there ?
>
>