AllowDoubleKeyShortcuts Property

Description

Enables or disables the use of double key shortcuts (i.e., Ctrl+O, Ctrl+P).

Property Type

Read-write property

Syntax (Visual Basic)

Public Property AllowDoubleKeyShortcuts() As Boolean

Remarks

The format for the Shortcut string must not include any spaces if used in combination with a key like "Ctrl". A comma (,) must be placed between shortcuts. Reference the code sample below for the correct formatting.

Double Shortcut Example

Example

Set KeyBindings = CommandBars.KeyBindings  

KeyBindings.AddShortcut ID_FILE_NEW, "Ctrl+N"  
KeyBindings.AddShortcut ID_FILE_OPEN, "Ctrl+O"  
KeyBindings.AddShortcut ID_FILE_SAVE, "Ctrl+S"  
KeyBindings.AddShortcut ID_EDIT_CUT, "Ctrl+X"  
KeyBindings.AddShortcut ID_EDIT_COPY, "Ctrl+C"  

KeyBindings.AllowDoubleKeyShortcuts = True  

' Example of a double shortcut key  
KeyBindings.AddShortcut ID_EDIT_PASTE, "Ctrl+V, Ctrl+P"  
KeyBindings.AddShortcut ID_FILE_OPEN, "Ctrl+K, Ctrl+Page Up"