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The Shift key's primary function is to modify other keys when you hold it down: it changes letters to capitals, numbers on the top row to the symbols you see on the key, NumPad numbers to arrows, and arrows to highlighting.

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What is the name for the shift 2 key on a computer keyboard?

it's an "At" key or an "At sign" also known as "Commercial At"


How computer distinguisehs left and right shift keys?

Each key has an associated code number so the computer can check the number to see which key is being pressed. The Scan Code for the Left Shift key is (on a typical USB keyboard) 44 and for the Right Shift is 57.


How do you make the under score symbol on the computer keyboard?

You hold the Shift key, and press the button next to the zero on the number line.


How do you type out the absolute value brackets on a computer keyboard what do I push?

hold shift and cpress the button above the "Enter key"


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When typing and I press the Shift key and 2 what do I get?

It depends on the computer you are using and the keyboard set up. It can be different in different countries. So you could get the double quotes character or the @ sign. If your computer has one of those symbols on the key, but you get the other, then your computer settings need to be changed to be the same as the physical keyboard you have.


Where is the asterisk button on the computer keyboard?

Wait, seriously? Look at your computer. It's on the 8 key. You have to press "Shift" and then "8."


How do you make a dollar sign on computer?

Press Shift then press 4 at the top of your keyboard.


How many buttons on computer keybord?

104 or depending on the computer 106 or 107 and there more but i dont have one to count


What slash do you have to use for roblox?

"Slash" is not limited to roblox, but is rather a universal key on your keyboard. "Slash" refers to the "/' key on your keyboard. It is found on the lower right side of the keyboard directly left of the right shift key.


How do you make percent symbol on keyboard?

It depends on the type of keyboard you have. It can be in different locations on keyboards for different countries. Usually it is on the 5 key above the central part of the keyboard where the letters are. By holding one of the shift keys and pressing the 5 you will get the % symbol.


Both shift key are not working?

Your keyboard is disfunctional.

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