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Pollux5 Posted messages 96 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   -  
Pierr10 Posted messages 13836 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   -
Hello,
I have an HP laptop with an exotic keyboard. Azerty, notifications in English, keys with 3 symbols.
I'm trying to type the asterisk that is on a key with 3 symbols plus a number.
I have tried several combinations control alt, shift, caps lock without success, there is no right alt key.
Thank you for the help.

Configuration: Windows / Firefox 98.0

6 answers

  1. Anonymous user
     
    Hello
    Everything that is "silk-screened" in the 3rd position can be accessed with the AltGr key, which is the combination of Alt+Ctrl.
    So without the AltGr key, use Alt+Ctrl + the desired key.
    Cheers
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    1. leo
       
      Hello
      Thank you, the combination of alt+ctrl pressed simultaneously works to replace alt gr

      alt+ctrl allows access to the right symbols
      shift allows access to the top symbols
      I therefore propose the 3 simultaneous keys alt+ctrl+shift for the symbol at the top right


      the asterisk * is also obtained by the code alt+042 typed on the numeric keypad via the keyboard shortcuts table except on ccm which transforms it into a large dot when I validate it unless I have done a preview.
      • by the normal asterisk key on my keyboard if I don’t do a preview the same


      https://www.afbshop.fr/guides-outils/raccourcis-alt-codes

      my keyboard may not be as exotic as Pollux's
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  2. Pollux5 Posted messages 96 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   2
     
    Hello
    Thank you for the reply.
    I tried Alt+Control and other combinations, but I only get 2 symbols, not the 3rd one, the asterisk.
    Have a good day.
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    1. Anonymous user
       
      Hello
      Of course, you are holding down Alt and Ctrl without releasing them, right?
      Without information about your "exotic" keyboard, this is going to be complicated.
      A photo of the person in charge would be desirable.

      You can also check with Keyboard Tester if you find the right sequence.
      See you!
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  3. Pollux5 Posted messages 96 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   2
     
    Hello
    Attached is the photo of this exotic keyboard.
    The asterisk on the left, key 8, is impossible to obtain no matter what combination is tried.
    Have a nice day
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  4. baladur13 Posted messages 47340 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   14 396
     
    Hello
    The asterisk is silkscreened above and to the left of the number 8 on your keyboard
    Shift + 8 should give you *
    Note: the asterisk is also on the numeric keypad above the 9, you should reach it by direct pressing.
    Where was this "exotic" keyboard bought? In Madagascar?
    Depending on the chosen language, there might be surprises regarding the character that appears

    It's very difficult to catch a black cat in a dark room.
    Especially when it's not there...
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  6. Pollux5 Posted messages 96 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   2
     
    Hello;
    Thank you for the help.
    Shift 8 gives 8. I take the asterisk from the numeric keypad.
    Keyboard bought in Madagascar, certainly imported from India.
    Windows notification in English.
    Have a nice day.
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    1. Pierr10 Posted messages 13836 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   5 843
       
      Hello,

      Leave the asterisk to Goscinny and Uderzo and use the asterisk above the numeric keypad.
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  7. baladur13 Posted messages 47340 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   14 396
     
    India? I don't think so. (Given the English past, they must certainly be in QWERTY).

    Shift 8 gives 8 OK
    What does this 8 give
    in lowercase
    Right Alt + 8
    Right Alt + Ctrl + 8
    Right Alt + Shift + 8
    Ctrl + Shift + 8
    Right Alt + Shift + Ctrl + 8
    Fn + 8
    Also see other combinations with Fn shift alt and Ctrl
    Does the manual for this PC say anything about keyboard usage?
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