also the pound sterling symbol isnt on the key its supposed to be on and ive tried every key to find it, why is this and how do i fix it?
2007-03-26 08:10:51 · 11 answers · asked by joe 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
try shift 2 for @ and see what happens. Try shift 3 for £ sign.
Are you using a laptop? My husband has the same problem with his laptop....strange set up.
If shift key does not work try control key or alt.
2007-03-26 08:15:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds as if you're using a computer that's set for a language other than English. I know when I type in Japanese, all the useful symbols move from their usual places, or disappear completely.
Look for the language bar, it may be located at the bottom of the screen, or if it's displayed it could be hovering anywhere around the screen. If it's at the bottom though, it's normally a square box with some letters in it to show what language is being used at the moment. A left click brings a menu of languages up, and you'll want to select 'English (United Kingdom)' if that option is available... it isn't always, but if it's not you can enable it by going into tools and fiddling about.
Good luck!
2007-03-26 08:25:15 · answer #2 · answered by Buzzard 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have switched between keyboard language settings. Try left alt+left shift to cycle through the settings. Also, you can go to Control Panel and Regional and Language settings and adjust there.
2007-03-26 08:21:31 · answer #3 · answered by wyntre_2000 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Go to control panel
open Regional and language
On the regional options page click on the little arrow, and choose the country you are in, and it should the work with your keyboard.
2007-03-26 08:24:11 · answer #4 · answered by FairyBlessed 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you can change keyboard settings via Control Panel, otherwise I think you just have a foreign keyboard.
2007-03-26 08:27:20 · answer #5 · answered by Jack 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is on my keyboard. try all the keys again holding down the control button and then again without!
2007-03-26 08:14:56 · answer #6 · answered by just_a_metaphor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does it say made in Taiwan on the back of the keyboard?!
2007-03-26 08:14:37 · answer #7 · answered by jessie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you obviously have a dodgy keyboard, swith the keys around @£
2007-03-26 08:19:00 · answer #8 · answered by § gαввαηα § 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fairy Ble is right, you are on the wrong language, possibly American English, follow her instructions
2007-03-26 09:23:35 · answer #9 · answered by woodworker143 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had an american one and the @ was where the = .
2007-03-26 08:19:31 · answer #10 · answered by TERENCE P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋