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How do I write "times" on a keypad?

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While pressing the shift button, press the 8 key. The symbol should look like this *.

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How do I make a square box on keyboard?

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Look up the term "ASC Keyboard" on the internet, and you will find there are many characters that are not shown. For example. pressing ALT and 210 will give you a special character that you can use.

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How do I type the "at" symbol?

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Hold down shift and press 2. Make sure you press the 2 on the number bar at the top of your keyboard, not the number pad to the side.

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How do you make the "at" symbel on a computer?

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Shift + 2 = @ (If you look at your keyboard, the numbers say symbols on them as well.)

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How do I type a plus sign on my iPad's keyboard?

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Shift + "=".

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How do I write really small?

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Go on "Word," and type a normal sentence. Hover over to the small "A" sign and keep clicking it to make your sentence as small as you want.

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