Pressing Spacebar Does Not Open Task List Items Under "More" or Activate an Entry in the Buddy List (309593)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Messenger 4.5
  • Microsoft Windows Messenger 4.6
This article was previously published under Q309593

SYMPTOMS

While you are using Windows Messenger 4.5, some functions of the SPACEBAR may not work:
  • If you display additional Task list items under More, you cannot use the SPACEBAR to open the items, although you can use the SPACEBAR to open items on the main Task list.
  • If you try to use the SPACEBAR to activate a buddy in the Buddy list, nothing happens.

WORKAROUND

To work around this behavior, press ENTER to perform these functions.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/31/2003
Keywords:kbEnableMove kbprb kbui KB309593
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