How do I type '{' without using the alt key on my keyboard?

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The user is struggling to type the '{' character without using the right Alt key, which now triggers a bold text shortcut instead. Other users confirm that typing '{' works fine for them in browsers like Firefox and Internet Explorer. The issue appears to stem from the user's specific keyboard layout, which reserves the key for diacritics in their language. Suggestions include using the key directly next to 'P' instead of relying on the Alt key. The discussion highlights the impact of different keyboard layouts on typing special characters.
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A trivial problem, but it costs me nervs... :smile:

When replying to posts, I can't get the ' { ' character. I get it by pressing (right Alt+B) usually, but now I get a shortcut for bolding text every time. Any hints?
 
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radou said:
A trivial problem, but it costs me nervs... :smile:

When replying to posts, I can't get the ' { ' character. I get it by pressing (right Alt+B) usually, but now I get a shortcut for bolding text every time. Any hints?

works fine for me in firefox and IE
 
Greg Bernhardt said:
works fine for me in firefox and IE

Then it must be my computer, as always. :rolleyes:
 
Right Alt+B opens the bookmarks for me. :) Usually, it's Ctrl+B that acts as a shortcut for bold text.
 
Why are you using the alt key at all to type a '{'? It's right on the keyboard, the same key with the square brackets, just to the right of the letter P. Do you use a different keyboard?
 
Moonbear said:
Why are you using the alt key at all to type a '{'? It's right on the keyboard, the same key with the square brackets, just to the right of the letter P. Do you use a different keyboard?

I use a diffrerent keyboard. :smile: Right to the letter P I have the bracket, but it doesn't work on that key, since it's reserved for one of the diacritics in my language.
 

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