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When activated, it prevents any computer function to modify scroll viewing itself at all costs, for example, a computer software can automatically scroll up a page you're viewing, but when this lock is activated, neither the software has the ability to do scrolling itself without your consent.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe scroll lock function on some keyboards can have several different functions. Some of these include placing a break in a document, lock scrolling, and it can toggle between number lock and caps lock.
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∙ 15y agoBack in the days when there weren't any pictures on the computer screen, some programs used that key to allow you to "freeze" the screen for a time so that you had time to read the words.
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Where is the scroll lock button on acer aspire 5741?
On this system the scroll lock is on the function key that is F12
How do you unlock scroll lock on fujitsu laptop?
the scroll lock button on my fujitsu laptop is to hold the function button, and press the Number Lock button
How to Turn off scroll lock?
hit scroll lock and again and it will go off push the scroll lock key on the upper right of your key board
Where is the scroll lock key on Acer e machines?
On an Acer aspire laptop, the scroll lock is on the F12 key. In blue letters it says Scr Lk, whihc , means scroll lock.
How to turn on scroll lock on a toshiba amd laptop?
The scroll lock on a Toshiba laptop computer can be found in the upper right-hand corner of the keyboard. Depress the scroll lock key to turn it on.
What is the purpose of the scroll lock?
The purpose of the scroll key is to lock and unlock all the scrolling techniques. The scroll key temporarily stops the scrolling of the text or stops the operation of a program.
Where is the scroll lock on dell laptop?
The scroll lock key is located usually on the keyboard, mainly somewhere on the top or lower right.Original Answer: (from wikipedia)The Scroll Lock key was meant to lock all scrolling techniques, and is a remnant from the original IBM PC keyboard, though it is not used by most modern-day software. In the original design, Scroll Lock was intended to modify the behavior of the arrow keys. When the Scroll Lock mode was on, the arrow keys would scroll the contents of a text window instead of moving the cursor. In this usage, Scroll Lock is a toggling lock key like Num Lock or Caps Lock, which have a state that persists after the key is released.
What does it mean when the scroll lock button on a laptop flashes on and off?
The scroll is locked.
What buttons display on-off lights on the keyboard?
num lock, caps lock, scroll lock
How do you unlock a scroll lock?
Somehow my scroll lock key went on...(my son maybe?) I have no idea how to turn it off. I have an HPkeyboard. Can anyone advise please?
How do you get a passcode lock ON my iPod?
You go to Extras> Scroll down and press Screen Lock>
How do you reset the Arrow keys that are moving the spread sheet instead of from cell to cell?
You must have the Scroll Lock on. Press the Scroll Lock key to turn it off.
