XCLN: Mail-Message-Format-Menu Hot Key Differs from MS Word

SYMPTOMS

Some of the access hot keys in the Microsoft Exchange client are different than in other Windows applications, resulting in unexpected effects or error/warning beeps.

For example, the <Alt>-O (Format) hot key, used for getting to the Format menu in applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel, is used in the Microsoft Exchange client to bring up the Address Book screen when called within the New Messeage (send note) screen. If you presses <Alt>-O outside of the New Message screen, an error beep occurs.