Hi Dave,

Thanks for your waiting.

Yes, after some research, we may use StringFormat to specify its
HotkeyPrefix property to System.Drawing.Text.HotkeyPrefix.Show, then place
a "&" infront of accelerator character, then draw this text out in specific
font, you will get what you want, sample code like this:

private void menuItem1_DrawItem(object sender,
System.Windows.Forms.DrawItemEventArgs e)
{
    string myCaption="&Main Menu";

    Brush myBrush = System.Drawing.Brushes.Black;
    Font myFont = new Font(FontFamily.GenericSerif, 14, FontStyle.Underline,
GraphicsUnit.Pixel);

    Console.WriteLine(e.State.ToString());
    myFont = new Font(FontFamily.GenericSerif, 14, FontStyle.Regular,
GraphicsUnit.Pixel);
    StringFormat sf = new StringFormat();
    sf.HotkeyPrefix = System.Drawing.Text.HotkeyPrefix.Show;

    e.Graphics.DrawString(myCaption, myFont, myBrush, e.Bounds.X, e.Bounds.Y,
sf);
}

private void menuItem1_MeasureItem(object sender,
System.Windows.Forms.MeasureItemEventArgs e)
{
    string myCaption="&Main Menu";

    Font myFont = new Font(FontFamily.GenericSerif, 14, FontStyle.Underline,
GraphicsUnit.Pixel);
    Size mySize = e.Graphics.MeasureString(myCaption, myFont).ToSize();

    e.ItemHeight=mySize.Height;
    e.ItemWidth=mySize.Width;
}
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Thank you for your patience and cooperation. If you have any questions or
concerns, please feel free to post it in the group. I am standing by to be
of assistance.

Best regards,
Jeffrey Tan
Microsoft Online Partner Support