Why are the keys on computer keyboards not in alphabetical order??
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they are strategically placed so that the keys that you use most often are most accesible
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Go onto your control panel and into 'regional and language options' ensure that the standard is set to your correct country (american keyboards have the @ where our " is... and if you notice... have NO POUND SIGN!)\n\nthat should set your keyboard back to normal.
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Try getting the buttons out (very very carefully), & clean the keyboard a bit. If that doesn't work, there's not much else you can do.\n\nAlternatively, you can use the 'Charachter Map' to type.\nTo get there go to ---> Start - Programs - Accessories - System Tools - Charachter Map
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Verify that your keyboard is set to the settings for the appropriate country.  You may have United Kingdom settings instead of American.  Our keyboards are slightly different.
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if you are using a lap top's keyboard, you probably have your number lock turned on. if you are using normal keyboard with number pad seperated, u need to check whether you have key stucked or most probably you have a spoilt keyboard.
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perhaps you are pressing the wrong one. i bet ther is like a keyboard settings on ur computer. just play around w/ it untill you can figure somthing out
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This is a problem with how your keyboard is set up - you will need to check Control Panel/Regional Settings.\n\nOn a UK keyboard, the quotes is above the 2 key, but on a US keyboard the @ is above the 2.
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Actually it's more than one key.To get that command to work you have to beat the keyboard with your face.
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They have a keyboard with various "strokes."  Once entering the appropriate strokes for a symbol, it combines them into one.  I'm to understand it's a bit annoying to use.
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http://www.mit.edu/~jcb/Dvorak/history.html\n\nEdit: computerguy is wrong. The keys were not arranged to slow the typer down. They were arranged in a way that the most used keys and least used keys were near each other so that the most used keys would not get in each others way. Jeez, at least read the link before you make a fool of yourself.
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yia sou, i think it's the "q" on the english key board--- here's a site... good luck http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keyboard_layout#Greek
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For the HTML codes for it go to http://whateverlife.com/ key bord trick works too depending where you are using them♥ some places you need the code.. guess it helps if i tell you key board trick alt button and number 3 on your number keyboard.. try diffrent numers to get diffrent things.. have fun
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The number keypad on a typical keyboard follows the layout used in adding machines (for the days when they were mechanical).  Anyone who uses (or used) an adding machine did not have to relearn where the key are.\nWhen the telephone was switching from dial to key (digital) pad, the original design engineers thought that the numbers should be placed in the same manner that people read English (top to bottom and left to right).
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Try using the Alt Gr key, bottom right hand side, beside the space bar, that's only if you have a European keyboard.
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probably because there aren't computers to do that!!! :)  you got to use the mouse for the pointer to move dud you can't just type: "Recycle bin" and expect the recycle bin to open! =)... but if this isnt the case, and you're refering to the letters showing when you type, then you probably have the selected language wrong for your keyboard...  try giving a right click on the horizonal panel in the bottom of your computer (the "star" line) and select Tools/Language.  there you will be able to change your selected language.     =)  HOPE THIS WORKS!
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Depends on the keyboard :-)\n\nBut in general, the Function key -- the top row, are aux keys.
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Your keyboard might be set up in the wrong mode.  Do the following:\n\n1. Go to Control Panel\n2. Open Regional and Language Settings.\n3. Go to the Language tab.\n4. Click Details.\n5. Pull down the list and make sure US is selected.