Hello,
About a week ago I suddenly started having the problem where pressing the
<ALT <E keys does not automatically drop down the Excel Edit menu. The
Edit menu item is highlighted, but unless I use my mouse or hit the "Down"
key, I cannot enter any keyboard shortcuts referred to on the Edit menu. This
happens only on the Edit menu. For all other menus, File, Tools, Data, etc.
the <ALTkey followed by <F,<T, or <D, respectively, continues to pull
down the bar for the
menu item. Note: the same problems exists if I use </<F vs </</E. The
front slash E doesn't drop down while the front slash F does drop down.

Appreciate any suggestions, as this is extremely frustrating! Below is the
version I'm on and what I've tried. Thanks!!

VERSION:
I am on MS Excel 2003 and have been using it without issue for 1+ years.

WHAT I HAVE TRIED (without success):
(1) uninstalling Excel and reinstalling
(2) deleting book.xlt
(3) repairing Excel
(4) various transition key settings under Tools/Options
(5) Resetting menu and toolbar usage data (which is really irrelevant anyway).