[ryanong]

sorry, did i mention this was word 2007?

when i go to word options customize keyboard shortcuts: customize
category: home tab commands: bold, "ctrl+b" & "ctrl+shift+b" are both
entered under current keys.

the funny thing is when i enter ctrl+b (or ctrl+shift+b) in the "press new
shortcut key", nothing happens regardless of which command i'm trying to
assign it to but when i enter ctrl+u in the "press new shortcut key", it says
that it is "currently assigned to:underline"

for some strange reason, word just dosen't seem to want to acknowledge the
existence of the ctrl+b combination.



"Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote:

In that case, it seems likely that the shortcut has somehow become
unassigned. Go to Tools | Customize: Keyboard and select Format in the
Categories list and Bold in the Commands list. Is Ctrl+B displayed under
"Current keys"? If not, enter it and assign it. When you enter it, pay close
attention to the "Currently assigned to" notice (if any), which might
indicate some obscure function that has hijacked the shortcut. You can then
find that command and unassign it.

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA

"ryanong" wrote in message
...
Font is times new roman.
I am able to make it bold by either highlighting the bold option using the
mouse or inputing a new shortcut so would assume that the bold variant of
the
font is installed.


"Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote:

Are you sure that the bold variant of the font you are using is installed
in
the Windows Fonts folder?

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA

"ryanong" wrote in message
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Would appreciate anyone's suggestions:
Ctrl-b and ctrl-shift-b does not bold.
However, ctrl-u and ctrl-i works so it's not a problem with my ctrl
button.
I've reset the keyboard shortcuts in word 2007 and that didn't fix the
problem either.
Same problem occurs in excel.
any suggestions?