Help... I'm about to take a chainsaw to my keyboard!!
Apr 6, 2017 11:38:37 #
DSLR
Loc: NV
I found that CTRL + results in sub-scripted text - CTRL + again and normal text resumes.
Apr 6, 2017 20:24:03 #
Apr 6, 2017 21:24:03 #
Check "Control Panel" and look for "Region and Language". There are settings here that will affect keystrokes from the keyboard.
Be sure they are set to the correct setting for where you are located.
Be sure they are set to the correct setting for where you are located.
zneb240 wrote:
I need a little help. When I press SHIFT + 2 I get " instead of @ and when I press SHIFT + 3 I get £ instead of the HASH symbol and when I press SHIFT + " I get @ instead of " . All others seem OK. Seems like these couple of keys have reversed. I'm not a computer guy, however I suspect this to be a very simple fix. Can someone please help me before I start the chainsaw in frustration..... I would be eternally grateful.
Apr 6, 2017 23:55:18 #
You can choose several "setups" for your keyboard. Google is your friend.
Apr 8, 2017 11:34:39 #
Thanks all for your advice, very much appreciated. It was not a keyboard problem. For some reason my computer's brain migrated to British English. Fixed. (without resorting to the chainsaw)!!
Apr 8, 2017 14:49:41 #
Apr 8, 2017 15:40:14 #
James Slick
Loc: Pittsburgh,PA
zneb240 wrote:
Thanks all for your advice, very much appreciated. It was not a keyboard problem. For some reason my computer's brain migrated to British English. Fixed. (without resorting to the chainsaw)!!
Yes Good old Britsh English!
I'm reminded of how I tried to diet: I did lose 150 pounds! .......To a British bookie! 😛
Cheers: 🍻
Apr 8, 2017 17:55:39 #
jerryc41 wrote:
...... In the Installed Services pane, click any keyboard listed other than US, and then click Remove..."
Thankyou Jerry. Nothing worked until all other languages where removed. Removal of others is the secret. Again - thanks.
Apr 9, 2017 18:06:16 #
bobsisk wrote:
Na-a, don't use a chain saw. That's too complicated. Just use a sledge hammer.
I know several things about computers, but this one is out of my league. Apologies.
I know several things about computers, but this one is out of my league. Apologies.
I think a 12GA shotgun does wonders also
Apr 10, 2017 00:05:28 #
bobsisk
Loc: Chandler, Arizona
I have a grandson who managed to acquire the combination to his father's gun safe. Yes, yes, he removed the 12GA and, while fooling around with it, blew away one side of the computer monitor. But we're not done yet; the shot also put a hole in the wall. AND, despite warnings of severe consequences, he did it again. But the second time he just put a hole in the wall. Fortunately his father exercised admirable self control and didn't kill the kid. He had someone change the combination to the safe. 
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