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Just as on a computer keyboard, which developed from the typewriter, a shift key on each side allows either hand to operate other keys while the SHIFT is pressed. Otherwise a user would have to reach across his or her other hand to reach it.
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Were there different keys on the typewriter then on the keyboard?
The computer keyboard is the same as the typewriter keyboard. The typewriter did have special keys that were not on the keyboard, like the tab keys that indented. The keyboard also has extra function keys that were not on the typewriter.
What do the red and white keys do on a typewriter?
The red keys on a typewriter are used for typing special characters or symbols. The white keys are used for typing letters, numbers, and punctuation marks. The keys work together to create text on the typewriter.
How do you communicate with the typewriter?
By tapping the keys.
How many keys on a typewriter?
47
A description of a typewriter?
its has keys and papers
Why the typewriter keyboard is set up with asdf series and why not with abcd?
It was invented to prevent keys from jamming. On a typewriter, if you type two keys next to each other fast, then they jam. The QWERTY design attempted to place keys frequently typed together away from each other.
Can you type in Ariel Font using a typewriter?
No. Courier is the font used on typewriter keys.
What is the set of keys on a typewriter called?
characters
What are the words you can use with the word typewriter?
Some words you can use with "typewriter" are keyboard, ribbon, keys, and vintage.
How many keys are there in a standard typewriter?
There are actually 47 keys including the space bar.
What to do if your shift keys don't work?
slam on your shift keys then they shoud work
Which of the keys of a personal computer are not available in the keyboard of a typewriter?
tab
