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03-21-2024 06:02 AM
I'm using excel on a new laptop for the first time and I'm having a genuine struggle with using the keyboard given that I'm used to it on this HP Elitebook.
I would appreciate any help given for shortcuts to type * faster.
Thanks in advance,
Abderrahmane
03-21-2024 07:51 AM
Welcome to the HP Community --
There are SO many Elitebook models --
The model in the example was chosen somewhat at random.
The solution applies to your system if your computer includes a Num Lock key on the keyboard.
Test model
HP EliteBook 845 14 inch G9 Notebook PC
Test model > Category Setup & User Guides
Open
Go to Page 10
Item #7 Num Lock
The Num Lock key is a toggle - each press/release of the key switches the Num Lock ON or OFF
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Add Symbol(s) to your text entries
Switch on the Numeric keyboard (Num Lock on)
Type using the Alt key and the numbers on the Numeric Keyboard
Alt Key + Number to see symbol
Samples…
Alt 179 │
Alt 60 <
Alt 61 =
Alt 62 >
Alt 64 @
Alt 16 ►
Alt 17 ◄
Alt 30 ▲
Alt 31 ▼
Alt 251 <check mark removed - not allowed in this editor> (check mark)
Alt 14 ♫
Alt 33 !
and
Alt 42 *
Examples in Simple list format
Alt Codes – How to Type Special Characters and Keyboard Symbols on Windows Using the Alt Keys
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Hear a sound when you switch ON / OFF Num Lock, Caps, or Scroll lock
Settings > Accessibility
Under Interaction > Keyboard
Under Sticky, Filter, and Toggle keys
Toggle Keys = ON
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