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Is there a way I can have persistent access to the special characters above the numeric keys? I'm thinking something akin to the CAPS LOCK key but that locks the numeric keys to the equivalent Shift + number combination. For example when I press the 3 key I would get a # instead. I'm not looking to install any 3rd party software for this, but rather I'm looking for some function built-in to either all keyboards or the OS.
Joel B
Posted 2014-11-06T16:16:00.123
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..What OS are you using? – Raystafarian – 2014-11-06T16:19:30.607
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If you are using Windows sounds like someone might actually get to use from StickyKeys. Once enabled hit shift twice to lock shift. Tested on Windows 7 x64
– Matt – 2014-11-06T16:25:50.720@Matt I've been nothing but annoyed by StickeyKeys but this sounds like a legitimate use. Usually I just end up trying to brainstorm and forget I'm in mid-sentence holding down <kbd>Shift</kbd> and spend the next 5 mins trying to turn it off. – Joel B – 2014-11-06T16:51:57.307
@Raystafarian - Windows. Updated tags accordingly. – Joel B – 2014-11-06T16:53:41.080