HP Pavillion All in One wireless keyboard

[Sarah1949]

I cant figure out how to type a left quotation mark on my keyboard. 

[Kuroi_Kenshi]

Hi @Sarah1949,

Welcome to the HP Support Community! 

Thanks for reaching out about your query regarding your keyboard!

We're thrilled to have the opportunity to assist you and provide a solution.

To type a left quotation mark (also known as an opening quotation mark) on your HP Pavilion All-in-One wireless keyboard, follow these steps:

For Standard US Keyboard Layout:

Single-left quotation mark:

• Press the key combination Alt + 0145 on the numeric keypad. Ensure the Num Lock is turned on before you type the numbers.

Double left quotation mark:

• Press the key combination Alt + 0147 on the numeric keypad.

For other keyboard layouts:

Different keyboard layouts might have variations in key combinations for special characters. Here are some general methods:

Character Map Utility (Windows):

• Open the Character Map utility by typing Character Map in the Windows search bar.
• Find and select the left quotation mark character.
• Click on Select, then Copy.
• Paste the character where needed.

Shortcut (Microsoft Word):

• Type the desired text, and surround it with Ctrl + [Alt] + [ and Ctrl + [Alt] + ]. This automatically converts them into quotation marks.

Unicode:

• Copy and paste the Unicode characters:
  • Single opening quotation mark: ‘
  • Double opening quotation mark: “

Remember that some applications might handle opening quotation marks automatically when using smart quotes, especially in word processors like Microsoft Word or Google Docs.

Let me know if it helped.

I'm glad I could help! 😊 If this resolved your issue, please mark it as "Accepted Solution" and click "Yes" on "Was this reply helpful?" Your feedback not only keeps us going but also helps others find the solution faster! 👍✨

Take care and have an amazing day ahead! 🚀

Best regards,