Oracle Forms Developer – Form Builder Reference, Volume 1

Access Key property
Description
Specifies the character that will be used as the access key, allowing the operator to select or execute an
item by pressing a key combination, such as Alt-C.
The access key character is displayed with an underscore in the item label.
For example, assume that Push_Button1’s label is "Commit" and the access key is defined as "c". When
the operator presses Alt-C (on Microsoft Windows), Form Builder executes the "Commit" command.
Applies to button, radio button, and check box
Set Form Builder
Default
No
Required/Optional Optional
Usage Notes
• When the operator initiates an action via an access key, any triggers associated with the action fire.
For example, assume that Push_Button1 has an access key assigned to it. Assume also that there is
a When-Button-Pressed trigger associated with Push_Button1. When the operator presses the
access key, the When-Button-Pressed trigger fires for Push_Button1.
Access Key restrictions
• Buttons with the Iconic property set to Yes cannot have an access key.
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