Gets or sets the shortcut key associated with the menu item.
[Visual Basic] Public Property Shortcut As Shortcut [C#] public Shortcut Shortcut {get; set;} [C++] public: __property Shortcut get_Shortcut(); public: __property void set_Shortcut(Shortcut); [JScript] public function get Shortcut() : Shortcut; public function set Shortcut(Shortcut);
A Shortcut value that represents the shortcut key for this menu item.
Shorcut 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 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 assumes a MenuItem object has been created that is named MenuItem1.
[Visual Basic]
Public Sub SetupMyMenuItem() ' Set the caption for the menu item. MenuItem1.Text = "&NePublic Sub 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 shortcutkey combination. MenuItem1.ShowShortcut = True End Subw" ' Assign a shortcut key. MenuItem1.Shortcut = Shortcut.CtrlN ' Make the menu item visible. MenuItem1.Visible = False ' Display the shortcutkey combination. MenuItem1.ShowShortcut = False End Sub
MenuItem Class | MenuItem Members | System.WinForms Namespace | Shortcut