Typing shortcuts
Depending on the typing input language that you are using, some shortcuts might not be available.
Insert a period
Press the Space key twice. The next letter is capitalized.
Insert an at sign (@) or a period (.) in an email address field
Press the Space key.
Capitalize a letter
Press and hold the letter key until the capitalized letter
appears.
Turn on CAP lock
Press the Alt key and the Right Shift key. To turn off CAP lock,
press the Left Shift key or Right Shift key.
Type a symbol
Press the Symbol key. Type the letter that appears below the
symbol.
Type the alternate character on a key
Press the Alt key and the character key.
User Guide
Shortcuts
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Type an accented or special character
Press and hold the letter key and, on the trackpad, slide your
finger left or right. For example, to type ü, press and hold U
and slide your finger left until ü appears. Release the letter
key when the accented or special character appears.
Type a number in a text field
Press and hold the Alt key and press the number key.
Type a number in a number field
Press a number key. You do not need to press the Alt key.
Turn on NUM lock
Press the Alt key and the Left Shift key. To turn off NUM lock,
press the Left Shift key or Right Shift key.
Highlight a line of text
Press the Left Shift key or Right Shift key and, on the
trackpad, slide your finger up or down.
Highlight text character by character
Press the Left Shift key or Right Shift key and, on the
trackpad, slide your finger left or right.
Cut highlighted text
Press the Left Shift key or Right Shift key and the Backspace/
Delete key.
Copy highlighted text
Press the Alt key and click the trackpad.
Paste text
Press the Left Shift key or Right Shift key and click the
trackpad.