Shortcuts: Typing with the physical
keyboard
Depending on the typing input language that you're using, some shortcuts might not be available.
Insert a period (.)
Press the
key twice. The next letter is capitalized.
Insert an at sign (@) or a period (.) in an email address field Press the
key.
Capitalize a letter
Press and hold the letter key until the capitalized letter
appears.
Turn on CAPS lock
Press the
key and the Right
key. To turn off
CAPS lock, press the Left or Right
key.
Type a symbol
Press the
key. Type the letter that appears below the
symbol.
Type the alternate character on a key
Press the
key and the character key.
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.
User Guide
Tips and shortcuts
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Type a number in a text field
Press and hold the
key and press the number key.
Type a number in a number field
Press a number key. You don't need to press the
key.
Turn on NUM lock
Press the
key and the Left
key. To turn off
NUM lock, press the Left or Right
key.
Highlight a line of text
Press the Left or Right
key and, on the trackpad,
slide your finger up or down.
Highlight text character by character
Press the Left or Right
key and, on the trackpad,
slide your finger left or right.
Cut highlighted text
Press the Left or Right
key and the
key.
Copy highlighted text
Press the
key and click the trackpad.
Paste text
Press the Left or Right
key and click the trackpad.