I noticed that every number pad like all phones and calculators have a dot over the number 5, why is that so?
2007-09-19 05:21:53 · 10 answers · asked by CSK 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Land Phones
In the early days, items with numeric pads, such as caculators and adding machines were used almost exclusively by accountants and the like. Since they had to perform a lot of caculations fast, most learned a method of using the keypad without looking at it. The dot was added as a reference point, so you could identify the 5 key by touch. I believe this method is still taught in typing classes.
2007-09-19 05:34:20 · answer #1 · answered by DeWayne F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, That is to help Blind people to dial a phone, They can easily find out the key with a dot on it and that is key 5, now all other numbers are arranged around it. So with a little practice they can use this keypad.
2007-09-19 05:28:20 · answer #2 · answered by Holmes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
5 is in the middle - and this is a way for you to type and not look at the numbers - move your finger to the 5 and you know where all the other keys are.
2007-09-19 05:27:20 · answer #3 · answered by typewithnospaces 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just as a reference to the center of the key pad
2007-09-19 05:27:16 · answer #4 · answered by rad_fuzzy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its kinda like brail for blind people or if you type without looking. Try closing your eyes and place your finger on the # 5. Then try typing your birthdate. The raised dot allows you to have a guide to feel what nuber you are going to type next.
2007-09-19 05:27:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is an accessibility feature. This shows the user where the middle of the telephone keypad is.
2007-09-19 08:35:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is there for the same reason keyboards have a small raised bar on the "F" and "J" keys - to give you an indication of where you are on the keyboard/keypad.
2007-09-19 06:15:41 · answer #7 · answered by gkk_72 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT IS A DEVICE FOR THOSE WHO USE SUCH DEVICES EXPERTLY BECAUSE IT TELLS YOU WHERE YOUR CENTER FINGER IS ON THE PAD WITHOUT HAVING TO LOOK...SORTA LIKE TOUCHTYPING
2007-09-19 05:27:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
so blind people know were the middle button is. also if you can look at your keppad you know were the middle is.
2007-09-19 05:27:33 · answer #9 · answered by jordan_white69 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, it's in the middle of the keypad....
i guess.....
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2007-09-19 11:20:22 · answer #10 · answered by Alex(: 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋