MenuItem::Shortcut Property
.NET Framework (current version)
Gets or sets a value indicating the shortcut key associated with the menu item.
Assembly: System.Windows.Forms (in System.Windows.Forms.dll)
| Exception | Condition |
|---|---|
| InvalidEnumArgumentException | The assigned value is not one of the Shortcut values. |
Shortcut keys provide a method for users to activate frequently used menu items in your menu system and to provide keyboard access to your application for those users who do not have access to a mouse or other pointer device.
The following code example creates a menu item, sets the caption, assigns a shortcut key, makes the menu item visible, and shows the shortcut key display for the menu item. The example requires that a MenuItem has been created that is named menuItem1.
public: void SetupMyMenuItem() { // Set the caption for the menu item. menuItem1->Text = "&New"; // Assign a shortcut key. menuItem1->Shortcut = Shortcut::CtrlN; // Make the menu item visible. menuItem1->Visible = true; // Display the shortcut key combination. menuItem1->ShowShortcut = true; }
.NET Framework
Available since 1.1
Available since 1.1
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