capture F1 key

[ethorn10]

Hi all...

I was wondering if there was a way to capture the F1 key to launch a customized help page (html). I have a feeling it's a reserved key because I can get it to work with F2 and other keys but not F1. When I try to capture the F1 to launch MY help, it launches the ACCESS help instead.

Thanks ahead of time...

 

[BillPower]

Hi ethorn10

In you Form's Properties Window:

Set Key Preview to Yes

In the Form's Key Down Event paste:

If KeyCode = vbKeyF1 Then
KeyCode = 0
MsgBox "You Pressed the F1 Key"
End If

Replace the Message Box with your code.

Good Luck

Bill

 

[ethorn10]

Works like a charm. Thanks. I had no idea about the Key Preview property.

Thanks again.