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Q74634: Cannot Modify File Display Options Filename in Shell

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Article: Q74634
Product(s): Microsoft Disk Operating System
Version(s): MS-DOS:5.x,6.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft MS-DOS operating system versions 5.0, 5.0a, 6.0 
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SUMMARY
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Microsoft MS-DOS 5.0 Shell will not allow you to modify a filename in the File
Display Options Name text box.

WORKAROUND
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If this problem occurs, backspace over the previous file specification and press
ENTER. This will restore the Name field to the default value of *.* . You can
now enter a new filename.

Additional query words: 5.00 5.00a 6.00 6.20 dosshell

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbMSDOSSearch kbMSDOS600 kbMSDOS500 kbMSDOS500a
Version           : MS-DOS:5.x,6.0

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