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Typing without using alphabetical keys

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parvez Original post #1
Oct 4, 2006 at 11:46 AM
I came up with this solution when some of my keyboard's alphabet keys stopped working. :confused:
To type, you need to know the ASCII codes of these charachters

Charachter Ascii Code:p
A-Z 65-90
a-z 97-122
0-9 48-57

There are in all 256 ASCII codes

Now with all his, lets proceed

1)Open any text editor.
2)Turn ON numeric Lock, so that you can enter numbers.
3) Press ALT and while keeping it pressed, enter the ascii code of the charachter you wish to type.
4)Release he ALT key and voila, it is typed.

eg: To type 'A', press ALT + 6 + 5(from numeric keypad only.)
Anand_RF
Oct 4, 2006 at 12:59 PM
You can use On-screen keyboard. :)
start > programs > accessories > accessibility > on-screen keyboard.
hemant_mathur
Oct 4, 2006 at 1:04 PM
On screen keyboard is much better choice .. anyway nice info
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Oct 8, 2006 at 10:45 AM
a nice hack.. the on screen keyboard is easy. i like using just the keys. its more geeky.
Third Eye
Oct 8, 2006 at 12:44 PM
We know it.
Okay thanks !
soham
soham #6
Oct 8, 2006 at 1:27 PM
Why press alt+6+5 when you can simply press A. Nice tut but no use.
blueshift
Oct 8, 2006 at 2:42 PM
soham said:
Why press alt+6+5 when you can simply press A. Nice tut but no use.

What if 'A' wouldn't work?
parvez said:
I came up with this solution when some of my keyboard's alphabet keys stopped working.

parvez: Thanks for this. But what if all keys don't work? Use OnScreen keyboard.

What if your mouse don't work too? Thrash both of them!