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Typewriters
Typewriters are mechanical machines. Letters and symbols are embossed on metal bars, which strike a ribbon of ink. This leaves the inked impression of the character on a piece of paper that has been placed on the other side of the ribbon. Typewriters were common previous to computer keyboards and printers.
526 Questions
What is the meaning of the monkey and a typewriter joke?
The idea that an infinite number of monkeys with an infinite number of typewriters will eventually produce the complete works of Shakespeare is the basis of a thought experiment in statistics, which serves to demonstrate the limits of our ability to conceptualize infinity. The number of monkeys and works produced vary, but they all use the idea of infinity at some point. The 'joke' is that someone has heard of this and applies it derisively to some absurd situation. An 'insider' gag, if you will.
How many words are 3500 characters?
In one way there is no answer, because words are different length. In terms of typing, a word is 5 characters, so it would be 700 words.
How common were typewriters in 1961?
Practically every office used typists or secretaries that used typewriters, so typewriters in 1961 were very common. Nowadays, it is more likely to be a computer rather than a manual typewriter.
Why does the old smith-corona typewriter not have the number 1 on the keyboard?
Small letter l represents the number 1.
yes because it wouldn't use electricity so you would save money on your electric bill
How was it invented the typewriter?
the typewriter was invented by, Christopher Latham Sholes, in 1520. it was because, we needed to type things instead of writing them
How were the keys arranged on the first typewriter?
A-M was on the bottom row and N-Z was on the top row
When Sholes built his first model in 1868 they keys were arranged in what order?
they arranged it from the top row to the bracket on the keyboard.
Which years was the first typewriter produced?
The first commercially successful typewriter was the Sholes and Glidden Type-Writer; E. Remington and Sons bought the patent and began production in March, 1873.
Did qwert yuiop invent the typewriter?
No. There is no such person as Qwert Yuiop. This is an Internet joke.
Where can find an typewriter ribbon for an 319 Underwood typewriter?
I'm not sure about your exact typewriter, but about 95% of typewriters use a standard 1/2 inch ribbon, there are many places that sell them online, a reliable one is shown below.
What instrumental family does typewriter belong to?
I think strings because a piano belongs to strings x hope this helps babey luvya x
What is the function of shift key in the typewriter?
The shift key on a typewriter is used to change the case of letters and access alternate characters on keys. When pressed, it allows the typist to type uppercase letters or symbols that are printed on the upper part of the keys. This enables the creation of capital letters, specific punctuation marks, and other characters without needing to switch to a different typewriter setting.
How do you care for a typewriter?
I would recommend buying a can of just aerosol air. You can buy them at office places such as Staples, Office depot or Best Buy. It has a little thing tube from the can, and you can get in places under the keys and get all the dust and dirt blown out from there. I am not sure what kind of condition your typewriter is in or what kind of material it is made out of etc. If you are worried about ruining the surface of it, you might take it to a pawn shop or antque store and see what the recommend cleaning it with.
