What happens if when you press shift + @ on the keyboard it won't work!?
2006-10-22 03:42:46 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Try these in order. If 1 doesn't work, move to 2, etc. and so on.
1. Restart your computer.
2. Check the troubleshoot for your keyboard. It should be on the computer.
3. Make sure the keyboard is *fully* plugged in.
4. Inspect the keyboard cable for any chew marks, breakage, etc. Pets and rodents seem to find computer cords a delicacy.
5. If nothing above works, either get a techy friend to help you out or buy a cheap keyboard until you can get the other to customer service (if it is an expensive one). Otherwise, just toss the other keyboard and keep the new one around.
Also-weird, but it sometimes happens on mine- does the 2 key, when shifted, display ", and the ' key, when shifted, display @? It happens on mine sometimes. o.O
2006-10-22 10:44:41 · answer #1 · answered by Leafy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If Windows -> Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> Accessibility -> On-screen Keyboard - use this (hold down the Shift key and u should see the @ symbol)
Alternatively, copy an @ symbol from someother source (like this webpage) and paste it in when you need it
:)
2006-10-22 03:57:20 · answer #2 · answered by Darren 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you have installed the os in English UK and not English US then make sure the correct country is installed for the keyboard. If it was installed as a US keyboard the @ key and the " key are interchanged. Trust the stupid yanks to be different to the rest of the world.....
2006-10-22 04:18:31 · answer #3 · answered by Nigel B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You write the word AT - like I just did!!! Course, if it's for e-mail addresses, you're stuck - & it's time to buy a new keyboard. Most keyboards have TWO shift keys - surely they can't BOTH be knackered!!!
2006-10-22 03:57:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hold down the Alt key and then press 64 on your numeric keypad
that will display the @ character in your text
you might want to check your keyboard language
(control panel > Regional and Language Options > click on the Languages tab > click Details > then change the default input language)
2006-10-22 03:50:57 · answer #5 · answered by Deep Thought 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Remove the key and clean out any dirt and/or dust with a dry small paint brush. If this does not work, buy a new keyboard.
2006-10-22 03:50:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you got the regional sttings correct?
If you are using XP: start> settings> control panel> regional and language options.
If you are using a UK keyboard then ensure everything is set to United Kingdom.
M.
2006-10-22 03:59:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Press shift and the @ key or if you are using a laptop, hold dowm fn key
2006-10-22 03:46:19 · answer #8 · answered by ◦ Cυяισυѕєr ◦ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
either buy a new keyboard or .......
Click start, programs, accessories, system tools, character map. Make sure it is set to Arial. You will find @ on second click, click it copy it and paste it to where u want it.
2006-10-22 03:49:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
mine used to do that. something to do with key settings. I found it under shift + " key. the " and @ signs had swopped somehow?
2006-10-22 03:46:43 · answer #10 · answered by Katy S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋