# Localizing the Text for the Shortcut Key

Get started with Menus and Toolbars for WinForms. Create versatile menus and docking/floating toolbars. See more in documentation here.

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To localize the text for the Shortcut Key, complete the following steps:

1.  Add a C1MainMenu control to your form.
2.  Right-click on the control and select **Edit** from the context menu.
3.  Click **OK** in the **Link to Command** dialog box.
4.  Select **C1CommandLink2** from the **Properties** drop-down list.
5.  Right-click on the **New Command** and select **Edit** from the context menu. Enter **File** in the text textbox and then click **OK**.
6.  In the Properties window, locate and expand the **C1CommandLink2.Command** node.
7.  Select the [C1CommandLink2.Shortcut](/componentone/docs/win/online-menus-toolbar/) property and choose **F3** from the drop-down list.
8.  Select the [C1CommandLink2.ShortcutText](/componentone/docs/win/online-menus-toolbar/) property and set it to **F3**, for this topic.
    
    The text for the shortcut will appear as in the following image:
    
    ![Short-cut text](https://cdn.mescius.io/document-site-files/images/a27cb622-e6d9-4efc-a0b0-0c31245fd632/imagesext/image10_18.png)
    

## See Also

[Creating a Side Caption for a Command Menu](/componentone/docs/win/online-menus-toolbar/menusandtoolbarsforw2/menutasks/creatingasidecaption)