Navigating Drop-Down Lists

A drop-down list is a control that you use to select one of several available items. The drop-down list contains a button that you use to display the available items.

Figure 2-6 Sample Drop-Down List

The following table lists the keyboard shortcuts that you can use to navigate a drop-down list:

Keys Function
spacebar

This key performs one of the following functions:

  • If the drop-down list is not open, this key opens the drop-down list.
  • If the drop-down list is open, this key accepts the current selection and closes the list.
up arrow Select the previous list item.
down arrow Select the next list item.
Esc Close the list without changing the selection.
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