vb 2008 - shortcut keys

[markdean.expres]

I have been seeing a number of applications where the shortcuts for their buttons are just a single Alphanumeric key. I was just wondering if I could also do that in my applications.
My button labeled Open for example, will be triggered if the alphanumeric key "O" is pressed. Is this possible?

[Luc001]

Hi,

Go to the properties of your button and use this text: &Open and this name: btnOpen
You will see in the designer the text appear in the button like this: Open

Now, try this part of code:

Private Sub btnOpen_Click(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles btnOpen.Click
        MsgBox("You used the shortcut key")
    End Sub

[markdean.expres]

This will work if it is accompanied by the ALT key. What about without any of the CTRL, ALT or SHIFT keys?

[Luc001]

Hi,

Before I posted this code I've tested it without any other key.
So, When you type "O" the Msgbox will be showing the message.