Dialog Box Keys
Key(s) Function
TAB Moves from field to field (left to right and top to bottom).
SHIFT+TAB Moves from field to field in reverse order.
ALT+letter Moves to the option or group whose underlined letter matches the one you type.
DIRECTION key Moves from option to option within a group of options.
ENTER Executes a command button.
Or, chooses the selected item in a list box and executes the command.
ESC Closes a dialog box without completing the command. (Same as Cancel.)
ALT+DOWN ARROW Opens a drop-down list box.
ALT+UP or DOWN ARROW Selects item in a drop-down list box.
SPACEBAR Cancels a selection in a list box.
Selects or clears a check box.
CTRL+SLASH Selects all the items in a list box.
CTRL+BACKSLASH Cancels all selections except the current selection.
SHIFT+ DIRECTION key Extends selection in a text box.
SHIFT+ HOME Extends selection to first character in a text box.
SHIFT+ END Extends selection to last character in a text box.