So, today we have to find out what a keyboard shift key is. In addition, you need to clearly understand what will be discussed in general. That is, we will try to disclose the concept of the keyboard register on the computer. In fact, all users are faced with this topic, but not everyone knows that it works with the register in the operating system. Do not think that everything here is very difficult to understand. On the contrary - as easy as shelling pears. The name of the keyboard shift key has several options. And today we will try to figure out what “names” are given to these buttons, and also for what (in addition to register) they are responsible.
What is a register?
The first thing you should pay attention to is what you and I have to work with today. It's about keyboard case. What it is? Many do not even suspect that they have ever contacted this "service."
It is easy to guess that the key "switch keyboard registers" changes the value of the register. But what are we talking about? The thing is that this concept is applicable to editing text information. In particular, to writing text on a computer.
Of course, everyone knows that there are capital letters in the text, and there are capital letters. This is just the case on the computer. In other words, these are small and large letters that are written in a text editor. And they are very important. And the key to switch the keyboard registers is responsible precisely for their display and writing. That is, by clicking yes a certain button, you will begin to print uppercase or lowercase letters. Now it’s worth seeing which teams help to carry out this action.
Habitual option
You were asked: "Name the keyboard shift keys," and you do not know what to answer? Then let's try to correct this situation. Let's start by exploring the most familiar button for everyone. On the keyboard, as a rule, there are two of them.
The name of the keyboard shift key sounds like Shift. This is a very common option that can be used to make case changes on a computer. For convenience, each keyboard has two such buttons. One is on the right side (near the arrow panel), and the other is on the left. Only in practice, to be honest, the left key is used. It’s more familiar and convenient.
Action shift
The shift key (Shift) is used, as a rule, when writing texts on a computer. She is very comfortable. But how is her work going? Now we find out.
For example, you type the text in small letters to "Word". Finish the sentence - after that you need to put a capital letter, and then write in capital letters again. To do this, hold Shift and click on the desired button on the keyboard. Now release it and start typing again. What did we get?
But in fact, it turned out that the keyboard shift key temporarily changed the original parameter. That is, if you initially wrote in small letters, then with the Shift key held down, you will type large ones. But only as long as you hold this button. It is very convenient. Especially when you print large text. But this is far from all that is useful for the shift key on the keyboard. Let's try to figure out how else it can be used.
Secondary use
Shift, as we have found out, is responsible for a short-term change in the keyboard register parameter. But not only for this purpose this button was created. She has another use. And now we will deal with the most popular scenarios.
For example, this key also serves to switch the keyboard layout. Only in this case you have to use it in combination with Ctrl or Alt - depending on your system settings. And for the implementation of changing the alphabet on the "clave" quite often click on the left Shift. It is also more convenient and familiar to the user.
In addition, in games, this keyboard shift key helps to run. It is this button, as a rule, in many toys that is assigned the function of quickly moving the character. As a last resort (usually in older applications) Shift means “attack” or “action”. In other words, a very useful button. If you play online games, you can also use the "Shift" to write sentences in the chat in capital letters. But that is not all that may concern our current topic.
Constancy
There is another name for the shift key. And, accordingly, for this idea there is another button. Only it is not used as often as "Shift". After all, it gives us a slightly different change in the keyboard register settings parameter. What is this about?
The thing is that on the left side of your keyboard there is such a button as Caps Lock. This is precisely the other name for the keyboard shift key. This button is responsible for constantly changing the state of settings for dialed characters. If by default you have all uppercase letters set (so on each computer), then when you press (without holding) Caps Lock, you will translate the keyboard case into the state of writing only capital letters.
This is actually very convenient. Especially if you need to write a sentence or a long word with only large characters. When you press the "Caps" (the so-called Caps Lock) to make it easier than ever.
In order to understand the initial state of your “Caps Lock”, you will have to carefully look at the right side of the “keyboard”. Or on the panel (usually bottom) on a laptop. There are special indicator lamps. All of them are signed. If you have a Caps Lock on, then when you try to write text, you get only capital letters. In cases when the indicator is not highlighted, you can type the text in small letters.
As you can see, switching the keyboard registers is what every user is faced with every day when working with a computer. There are only a few very important points that we have not yet mentioned. For example, what will happen if you simultaneously apply “Shift” and “Caps Lock”, as well as about the hidden functions of these buttons.
Consequences of use
Changing the keyboard case can lead to some consequences. This is especially true for Caps Lock. Indeed, if you accidentally click on this button, the registry settings will change.
What awaits a user who is mistaken for a register? As a rule, many web pages are equipped with a system that is sensitive to this parameter. This means that with the capitalization mode turned on and with the default settings, the same password / login will be perceived as two different. Thus, authorization problems usually occur on many pages on the Internet. More precisely, almost at all.
In addition, if you type a chat message, and at the same time accidentally clicked on "Caps Lock", then you risk offending someone. Indeed, in the World Wide Web, a word (phrase, sentence) written in capital letters is interpreted as a scream. In fact, you will shout at the interlocutor. And if you consider that now virtual communication has almost replaced the real one, then this is not a very pleasant situation. Thus, always follow the indicator on the keyboard under which Caps Lock is written.
Simultaneous use
What will happen if you decide to apply Caps Lock and Shift at the same time? It all depends on the sequence of pressing these buttons. Why? Let's try to figure this out with you.
The thing is that one key temporarily changes the keyboard register setting, and the other constantly. If you first hold down the “Shift” and then click on “Caps”, then nothing special will happen. You can type one capital letter "Shift", and then enable the constant spelling of these using Caps Lock.
But in cases where the “Caps” was first pressed, the case goes a little differently. When you activate Caps Lock, you, as already mentioned, will change the case parameter. When you apply Shift in parallel, you will temporarily set uppercase letters in the text. That is, by clicking on the "Caps", and then holding the "Shift", you can write in words. Once you release the key, all letters will again begin to be printed in large letters. In fact, sometimes this can be considered a very convenient technique.
Secrets
Our buttons today are also used for another purpose. Only it is implemented in the "English layout" on Russian keyboards. Or on the number keys in any language.
As users may have noticed, some buttons have additional characters near numbers and letters. And they are printed using the keyboard shift keys. For example, in English, quotation marks are often quoted using Caps or Shift.
And if you pay attention to the numeric panel above the alphabet on the keyboard, then we can say that this method of typing characters works in any language. Just click on the "Shift", and then on the desired sign - it will be printed on the computer. Very often this technique is used in the Russian layout. Do you want, for example, to put an "asterisk" in the text? Then you hold down "Shift" in Russian, and then click on the number "8" on the alphanumeric keyboard. Try different options - you will surely succeed.
Conclusion
So, today we have figured out the name of the keyboard shift key. As you can see, there are several of them. In addition, we were able to understand what functions Shift and Caps Lock can perform on a computer.
The buttons we studied today are very diverse in their application. Only use them with caution. Do not forget about the consequences. For example, about the impossibility of authorization on any web pages. Pay attention to the status of the "Caps" before you start working with the keyboard.