why when trying to use my at key it does not work?

Question

using my shift key then thae at key it does not work any ideas

Answer 1

Try using shift and 2 this will work if its the same as my keyboard

Answer 2

Do ANY symbols appear when you press the key? If it is a different symbol than you expected, your keyboard is probably setup for a different input location, more than likely America. You can change this to UK by going into the Control Panel, then Regional and Language settings. You then click the languages tab, then the advanced button. On the Settings tab of the box that appears, change your input language to English (United Kingdom), then all should be fine. You may be asked for your CD.

My response assumes that you have WinXP Pro installed, and that you are in the UK. Mail me if you need any further help......

Answer 3

Have you tried both Shift keys? Also, is it just the @ that does not work? Does the 2 work as well?

Answer 4

When My @ key changed to shift 2 I.E “ I System Restore as far back as I could go and the key changed back

Answer 5

Your keyboard is set to US.
To test, use shift 2 (should give you the " symbol, but will give you the @ symbol)
If this does happen.. and I am pretty sure it would.. go to control panel and change your keyboard to UK.

Happens all the time at work - with my students.

Answer 6

Shift Lolck on? or try Alt Shift, or Alt Shift Ctrl, or any varfiation untill it does work, then figure out why it did that in the first place. .

Answer 7

Try using the key that says its the " key

Answer 8

Check what language your key board is set to if it is set to english us then the " will be the @

Check the language bar on the tool bar

Answer 9

Have you tried hitting the shift button before @?

Answer 10

try using a different keyboard and see if it works