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How do I use the "/" symbol?

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You just press the question mark key while holding down the Shift key. On some laptops, there will be a separate "/" key next to the question mark key.

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How do you type "@" on a laptop?

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It's easy. While holding "Shift," press the number "2". Shift+2=@

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How do I type the # symbol on a laptop?

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Hold down the shift key and press the number 3 on the row of numbers at the top of keyboard.

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How do I type the "@" symbol without using the "alt" key?

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If you have a Mac, use Command + 2; if you have a PC, use Control + 2.

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Where is the degree symbol on my laptop?

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Hold down the Alt key and type 0176 (or Alt+ 248). When you release the Alt Key, a ° should be there.

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How do I write "{" on a laptop?

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Look near the backspace key; the symbol is on the row below it.

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How do I save something?

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Right-click with your mouse symbol on the picture, find "Save Picture As," and name it.

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How do I write this symbol (') on a laptop?

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It is quite easy. You just find the (') key on the keyboard and press it. It should be near your Enter key.

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How do I type a percentage symbol on my laptop?

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Hold down the shift key and press the number 5 on the top row of numbers (not on the number pad to the right if your laptop has one).

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How do I type the check mark on my laptop?

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In Windows, use Alt+10003. For the cross, use Alt+10007. For Mac, use Option+10003 and Option+10007.

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How do I use this ~ symbol on HP?

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Use hold shift and # to get the # symbol on HP. # is located near the enter key.

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How do I type é on my laptop?

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That's a foreign letter with accent. Use Alt+0201 (Windows) or Option+0201 (Mac).

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How do I type an ampersand?

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Do Shift+7 (Control+7 on Mac).

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Which is the Shift key?

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There's one on the left and the one on the right on the second row up from the bottom of the keyboard. Control (Mac) is used instead of Shift (Windows) for symbols; trying the Shift key on Mac will not work.

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How do I type a copyright symbol on my laptop?

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Alt/Shift (Windows/Mac) +0169 would work.

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How do I use the $ symbol on a laptop?

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The dollar sign, $, or the US Dollar, is used for writing money. Either, it can be written like this: $# or #$. For example: $1, 1$.

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How do I put the $ symbol when I have a laptop?

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Hold down shift and 4, this will generate a $. Make sure to use the standard 4, not the one on the numeric pad.

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How do I do the multiplication sign on a laptop?

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Do Alt+0215. And by the way, use alt codes only if your keyboard doesn't have those symbols.

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How do I type the # symbol on a laptop?

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Very easy! All you have to do is to press Shift+3. This symbol is short for No. and it is short for number. Don't confuse this with 'no'.

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What is the cone type symbol on a file?

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If you mean the triangle symbol, just press Alt+9650 and Alt+9651. Make sure to use the one on the number pad, not the one below the function keys, or else, it will not work.

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How do I type a star character on my laptop?

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For the black one, use Alt+9733. For the white one, use Alt+9734. Alt+8902 makes the regular star symbol, while Alt+8795 makes the star equals symbol.

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How do I use a symbol on Windows 7?

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Just follow the same steps, using the shift and the alt key, the left one. It works just the same for Windows 7.

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What do I do if my laptop has a key that doesn't work?

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If this is happening, then it suggests that your keyboard needs to be repaired. Take it to a service center or repair shop.

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Where is the number sign on Lenovo laptops?

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On the Lenovo laptop, it is below the function keys or on the number pad.

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How do I type symbol § on a laptop?

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Alt+21 does this: §. It is used for games like Minecraft, only for Bedrock Edition, for color codes and formatting on book and quills and signs.

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How do I do the copyright symbol on my laptop?

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Alt+0169 makes the © symbol. Here is an example of it being used: Windows 10: © Microsoft 1985 to 2015.

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How do I type the " symbol on my laptop?

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Press the ' key. Holding Shift makes this symbol: ". Used for direct speech, along with the ' symbol, this is the most commonly used symbol of all time.

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How do I type the > symbol on my Lenovo T480 laptop?

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Too easy. Do this: Shift+. These are directional signs. If you want to make a one that faces downwards, type in the small v.

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How do I type the "and" symbol on a laptop?

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Do Shift+7 to make the "&" symbol, short for "and." Or, look for the key with the symbol & above it, e.g. the 7 has an & on it, reached via the shift + 7 combination.

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How do I get the @ symbol on my HP laptop?

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To get the @ symbol: Do Shift+2 to make the @ or at symbol. This is used for email addresses or to express the term "at" in things like numerical lists adding up goods.

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