Windows standards for keyboard interface

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Hi, is there a Microsoft web site somewhere that lists some of the
Windows standards for an application's keyboard interface? I'm
particularly interested to see something indicating that the right
context-menu key (I don't know what it's called -- it's to the right of
the right Windows Logo key) should display the same context menu as a
right mouse-click. Thanks.
 
Rick said:
Hi, is there a Microsoft web site somewhere that lists some of the
Windows standards for an application's keyboard interface? I'm
particularly interested to see something indicating that the right
context-menu key (I don't know what it's called -- it's to the right of
the right Windows Logo key) should display the same context menu as a
right mouse-click. Thanks.
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I'm not sure if I understand what you mean. To achieve
the equivalent of a right-click, you press Shift+F10. You
can view the full list here:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q301583
 
Rick said:
Hi, is there a Microsoft web site somewhere that lists some of the
Windows standards for an application's keyboard interface? I'm
particularly interested to see something indicating that the right
context-menu key (I don't know what it's called -- it's to the right of
the right Windows Logo key) should display the same context menu as a
right mouse-click. Thanks.
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MS calls this the Application key. On my MS wireless keyboard it's
between the right Alt and Ctrl keys. It can be reprogrammed.

Bill
 
Open your XP Help and Support and type "keyboard shortcuts" in the Search
box. Under "Overviews, Articles and Tutorials" click on "Windows keyboard
shortcuts overview."
 
Right. On this web site, for some reason, it makes no mention of the
Application Key even though this key is described in Windows help as
indicated by Colin, and exists (and is functional!) on all modern
keyboards. Another Microsoft web site at
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/126449 makes it seem like this key is
only available on Microsoft Natural keyboards, whereas that's certainly
not true.

I'm submitting an enhancement request to a software manufacturer who
wants to see this key described on a Microsoft website as being some
sort of Windows 'standard'.

Thanks for any further help.
 
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