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Benjamin 25-04-2011 04:12 PM

Sticky keys
 
No, not a dirty thread (knows what you lot are like).


Does anyone else sometimes make sticky keys happen on their computer while trying to think about what to write or typing?

I don't often do it, but sometimes I tap down on the shift key while pondering and it brings up the sticky keys option. Rather annoying. :bored:

CharlieO 25-04-2011 04:18 PM

i do it all the time on the pc's at school. got a mac thought so doesn't happen at home.
i dont really get what it is like is there a purpose?

Benjamin 25-04-2011 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CharlieOsborne (Post 4213644)
i do it all the time on the pc's at school. got a mac thought so doesn't happen at home.
i dont really get what it is like is there a purpose?

I have no idea. I have never put sticky keys on.

Stacey. 25-04-2011 04:23 PM

I remember turning sticky keys on once and then I couldn't get it back off D:

CharlieO 25-04-2011 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stacey. (Post 4213661)
I remember turning sticky keys on once and then I couldn't get it back off D:

what did it do stacey?? im fascinated now

Fetch The Bolt Cutters 25-04-2011 04:24 PM

idek what it is O_O

Stacey. 25-04-2011 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CharlieOsborne (Post 4213664)
what did it do stacey?? im fascinated now

It basically made that weird noise everytime you click it after D:

I'm not sure what it's actually supposed to do though

Niamh. 25-04-2011 04:27 PM

I never heard of sticky keys before

Benjamin 25-04-2011 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stacey. (Post 4213674)
It basically made that weird noise everytime you click it after D:

I'm not sure what it's actually supposed to do though

Quote:

StickyKeys is an accessibility feature to help computer users who have physical disabilities, but it is also used by others as a means to reduce RSI (or a syndrome called the Emacs Pinky). It essentially serializes keystrokes instead of pressing multiple keys at a time: StickyKeys allows the user to press a modifier key, such as Shift, Ctrl, Alt, or the Windows key, and have it remain active until any other key is pressed.

I looked it up.

Marsh. 25-04-2011 04:35 PM

You don't know what sticky keys is for? lol

To keep whatever you've clicked active so you can click two keys together or whatever function you need.

I have a mac and it doesn't seem to have the option.

Benjamin 25-04-2011 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 08marsh (Post 4213694)
You don't know what sticky keys is for? lol

To keep whatever you've clicked active so you can click two keys together or whatever function you need.

I have a mac and it doesn't seem to have the option.

Well it's not exactly a widely used thing for most people.

Marsh. 25-04-2011 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ukturtle (Post 4213699)
Well it's not exactly a widely used thing for most people.

The fact the key "sticks" is a bit of a giveaway though.

Benjamin 25-04-2011 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 08marsh (Post 4213704)
The fact the key "sticks" is a bit of a giveaway though.

Yeah that bit was kind of obvious, I just didn't know the reason for having it. I'd never really given it much thought until today. :tongue:

CharlieO 25-04-2011 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 08marsh (Post 4213694)
You don't know what sticky keys is for? lol

To keep whatever you've clicked active so you can click two keys together or whatever function you need.

I have a mac and it doesn't seem to have the option.

they have similar things but have to be enabled through accessibility section thing.

Joe. 25-04-2011 04:48 PM

Everyone in ICT clicks shift repeatedly while the teacher speaks. So disruptive.


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