Keyboard Issues

How_Do_I

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Office Version
  1. 2010
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  1. Windows
In xl 2010, if I select a cell on a worksheet and press the "/" key the shortcut menu appears at the top of my ribbon.

If I type any other thing in a new cell and then press the "/" key I get the expected result, i.e. the "/" in the cell...

Any ideas what is occurring here please?
 

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I don't remember if it is the same in Excel 2010 but in my version ...
File -> Options -> Advanced -> Lotus compatibility section -> Clear the 'Microsoft Excel menu key' box

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Beautiful Peter, that worked. Thank you very much.
 
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