If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
re keyboard keys
apologies I was called away yesterday, yes I need to get my keyboard to
display the straight line ( | ) sybol next to the number 1 key, I have english set for region settings on all the tabs in regional options, but cant get the keyboard to give me a straight line? Any help is appreciated, I have various keyboards windows basic mostly but a few others, but none work. I get the following ~or` second one is right the first is wrong. Thank you for the help. |
Ads |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
re keyboard keys
"phil" wrote in message ... apologies I was called away yesterday, yes I need to get my keyboard to display the straight line ( | ) sybol next to the number 1 key, I have english set for region settings on all the tabs in regional options, but cant get the keyboard to give me a straight line? Any help is appreciated, I have various keyboards windows basic mostly but a few others, but none work. I get the following ~or` second one is right the first is wrong. Thank you for the help. Try ctrl-alt and the key in question - or maybe you are looking for the key to the left of Z - use shift along with this key to create a vertical line J |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
re keyboard keys
with control and alt I get nothing at all,
with control i get nothing with alt i get nothing with shift or arrow up i get the following ~!@#$%^&*()| however when i go into dos the | turns into a split line which I cannot display on here, basically the \ key with the split line. Thanks for the help by the way, "James" wrote: "phil" wrote in message ... apologies I was called away yesterday, yes I need to get my keyboard to display the straight line ( | ) sybol next to the number 1 key, I have english set for region settings on all the tabs in regional options, but cant get the keyboard to give me a straight line? Any help is appreciated, I have various keyboards windows basic mostly but a few others, but none work. I get the following ~or` second one is right the first is wrong. Thank you for the help. Try ctrl-alt and the key in question - or maybe you are looking for the key to the left of Z - use shift along with this key to create a vertical line J |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
re keyboard keys
Where | shows up depends on the wiring of your keyboard. It's usually
Shift-\, but you appear to know that. Somewhere on the Microsoft Web sites there is a keyboard mapping facility. -- Frank Saunders, MS-MVP, IE/OE Please respond in Newsgroup. Do not send email http://www.fjsmjs.com Protect your PC http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/ "phil" wrote in message ... apologies I was called away yesterday, yes I need to get my keyboard to display the straight line ( | ) sybol next to the number 1 key, I have english set for region settings on all the tabs in regional options, but cant get the keyboard to give me a straight line? Any help is appreciated, I have various keyboards windows basic mostly but a few others, but none work. I get the following ~or` second one is right the first is wrong. Thank you for the help. |
#5
|
|||
|
|||
re keyboard keys
Phil,
The character you're referring to is called a pipe. Usually the key to the left of the 1 is ~ or ` which is exactly what you say you get. Do you actually see a pipe character on the key itself? The pipe character is usually \ (backslash) key when shifted which is usually on the right near the Backspace or Enter key. You're problem is confusing unless you have an unusual keyboard or some key caps have been interchanged or replaced. -- "phil" wrote in message ... with control and alt I get nothing at all, with control i get nothing with alt i get nothing with shift or arrow up i get the following ~!@#$%^&*()| however when i go into dos the | turns into a split line which I cannot display on here, basically the \ key with the split line. Thanks for the help by the way, "James" wrote: "phil" wrote in message ... apologies I was called away yesterday, yes I need to get my keyboard to display the straight line ( | ) sybol next to the number 1 key, I have english set for region settings on all the tabs in regional options, but cant get the keyboard to give me a straight line? Any help is appreciated, I have various keyboards windows basic mostly but a few others, but none work. I get the following ~or` second one is right the first is wrong. Thank you for the help. Try ctrl-alt and the key in question - or maybe you are looking for the key to the left of Z - use shift along with this key to create a vertical line J |
#6
|
|||
|
|||
re keyboard keys
On Tue, 15 Feb 2005 02:39:01 -0800, phil wrote:
however when i go into dos the | turns into a split line which I cannot display on here, Two vertical lines, one above the other? That's how the default screen font displays the pipe in a command prompt window. You can get a solid line by changing the font: Start Run CMD to bring up a command prompt window. Right click the title bar and select Properties. On the next screen that appears, click Fonts. There is a section that will show a list of fonts. Mine has Raster (the default) and Lucida Console. Select Lucida Console. When you select this, a message appears asking if this will be a permanent change or if the setting change is just for this window/this session. Suggest choosing "just this window" since you're experimenting with the different font. -- Sharon F MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User |
#7
|
|||
|
|||
re keyboard keys
thanks sharon that worked, much appreciated.
"Sharon F" wrote: On Tue, 15 Feb 2005 02:39:01 -0800, phil wrote: however when i go into dos the | turns into a split line which I cannot display on here, Two vertical lines, one above the other? That's how the default screen font displays the pipe in a command prompt window. You can get a solid line by changing the font: Start Run CMD to bring up a command prompt window. Right click the title bar and select Properties. On the next screen that appears, click Fonts. There is a section that will show a list of fonts. Mine has Raster (the default) and Lucida Console. Select Lucida Console. When you select this, a message appears asking if this will be a permanent change or if the setting change is just for this window/this session. Suggest choosing "just this window" since you're experimenting with the different font. -- Sharon F MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User |
#8
|
|||
|
|||
re keyboard keys
On Wed, 16 Feb 2005 01:39:02 -0800, phil wrote:
thanks sharon that worked, much appreciated. You're very welcome! Thanks for the feedback letting us know that worked for you. -- Sharon F MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
How do I reprogram the keyboard Function keys? | Roger at CCCC | The Basics | 4 | February 2nd 05 10:57 PM |
Keyboard Shortcut Gurus | Bruce Hendry | General XP issues or comments | 13 | January 26th 05 05:01 PM |
Latest Version Of The Winbdows UI Guide. | David Candy | Customizing Windows XP | 6 | January 9th 05 08:28 AM |
problems with keyboard... (keyboard "forgets" keys...) | diresu diresu | Windows XP Help and Support | 1 | October 14th 04 03:53 PM |