I am moving to New York next month and I am applying for jobs for which I need to know how to type, but I have just realised that the keyboard may be different, does anyone knows? thanks
2006-10-11 01:00:57 · 15 answers · asked by MClondon 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Yes, there are small differences. The letters are all in the same place, but some of the "special" characters are in different places. For example, there is no pound sign (£) on a US keyboard, and the @ symbol is in a different place.
I wouldn't worry about it too much. You'll quickly get used to the slight differences.
(Seperate note regarding pound signs - the Americans often call the # symbol a pound symbol!)
Look here for details of layouts of keyboards in a multitude of countries.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keyboard_layout
2006-10-11 01:13:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi >
Do not fear, help is near.
My current keyboards are all American based, one with a "Favorites" button. (Spelt wrongly I feel)
They are seemingly all of a US standard.
You should not find any difference in NY, so no probs.
Mind, using an Arabic key layout, as I've tried, is a different kettle of fish. To a Brit eye, it is all backwards and confusing.
Plug a Cantonese one in, and have fun.
I am told that I have an "English accent" when in the USA.
Er, no. You have an American accent. And keyboards.
All the best,
Bob
2006-10-11 08:27:24 · answer #2 · answered by Bob the Boat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello again, me luvly!
Of course, the American keyboard layout is different to the English one!
I just told you that in my answer to your earlier question, didn't I?
All the wildcard symbols above the numbers on the keyboard [for the upper case] are different. For example, the symbol @ is above the number 2 and not " as in the English Keyboard.
However, it isn't anything to panic about, poppet. It'll just take a wee bit of getting used to. Like you'll get used to driving on the right there.
All the best.
Cheers
2006-10-11 08:17:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you old enough to remember DOS, it's the country code that changes. The basic layout is the same (QWERTY). The dollar and pound sign may change locations if you've got a US keyboard and want to type a 'pound' sign, for example.
2006-10-11 08:05:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The letters are the same but some other things are not, eg the USA keyboard does not have a pound sign and I think the # and | symbols are not in the same place. My USA keyboard has no fractions on it either.
2006-10-11 08:09:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
American ones have a big cup holder on the right, and a burger dish on the left !
The number keypad also has pictures of a hand showing the numbers !
2006-10-11 08:25:42 · answer #6 · answered by Morbeous 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just slightly different. The special characters above the number row has some small differences.
2006-10-11 08:02:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
the " on an american keyboard is the @ key for a UK keyboard. The / key for americans is #.
2006-10-11 08:15:22 · answer #8 · answered by mitch_foulish 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The @ is in a different location
2006-10-11 08:05:58 · answer #9 · answered by Lupee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think there are a few differences, its been a bit since ive been there and i dont really remember, i know the ones in germany gave me some trouble, and the asian ones are funny too.
2006-10-11 08:02:24 · answer #10 · answered by rand a 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋