System and method for automatic mnemonic assignment

摘要

The invention provides an automated system and method for assigning mnemonics to menu items. A computer-implemented method is provided for configuring a user-interface that includes menu items. The computer-implemented method automatically assigns mnemonics to menu items. Each mnemonic is associated with a keyboard input and enables a user to select the corresponding menu item using a keyboard. The menu item is activated in response to the keyboard input.