OL97: Outlook Bar Use Requires a Pointing Device (161588)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Outlook 97
This article was previously published under Q161588

SYMPTOMS

You do not have a mouse or other pointing device and you want to use the Microsoft Outlook Bar to move through folders. However, you can find no shortcut keys for use with the Outlook Bar.

CAUSE

The Outlook Bar is designed for use with a pointing device. No shortcut keys are available for use with the Outlook Bar.

WORKAROUND

You can use the Go menu shortcut key to move through any folder on your system.

To open a folder without the use of a pointing device, follow these steps:
  1. Press ALT+G to open the Go menu.
  2. Press G to open the Go To Folder dialog box.
  3. Press the TAB key to access the Folder Name list, which includes all folders on the Outlook Bar.

    NOTE: The Folder Name list includes all folders on the Outlook Bar. If you press the TAB key a second time, you can select from a hierarchical list that includes all available folders.
  4. Press UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW to select the folder that you want.
  5. Press ENTER to open the folder.

REFERENCES

For more information about shortcut keys, type shortcut keys in the Office Assistant, click Search, and then click to view "Shortcut Keys."
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/26/2000
Keywords:kbhowto KB161588
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