In this short review article, you will find three of the easiest ways to type “dog” on the keyboard. Also, based on the simplicity of each of the methods, recommendations will be given regarding their use in practice.
Why is he called that?
In the Russian-language segment of the Internet, the name “dog” or “dog” has become firmly entrenched in the “@” sign. It is explained quite simply: outwardly this sign strongly resembles a curled animal of the same name. This is where its name comes from. In Israel, this symbol is called "strudel", but Turkey has a different name - "Rosette".
When is it needed?
The “dog” sign on the keyboard is typed mainly in three cases:
- When dialing an email inbox. In it, the name of the box itself and the mail service is necessarily separated by the “dog” symbol.
- When typing a text document, in which, again, the same character is encountered - “@”.
- When editing specialized program codes For example, when typing a text for a command file (it has the extension “* .bat”), “dog” is used to highlight comments.
Main way
The easiest way to type “dog” on the keyboard is to use the English layout. This symbol is included in its extended set. In this case, its dialing algorithm is as follows:
- Switch to the English input language. This operation can be performed using a special keyboard shortcut or using the language bar. In the first case, the most frequently used combinations are “Alt” + “Shift” or “Ctrl” + “Shift”. But the language panel is located on the taskbar in the lower right corner of the screen - to switch it is necessary to point the pointer of the manipulator, left-click and select English in the list with the same button - it corresponds to the abbreviation "En".
- Next, switch to the application in which you need to enter the symbol "@". It must first be launched, and then collapsed before searching for the “dog”. We immediately hold down the “Alt” key and, without releasing it, press “Tab” until the pointer in the window that appears moves to the application we need (for example, to the browser window). Then we hover over the input field and make a single click with its left button.
- After the blinking pointer appears in the input field, hold down the “Shift” key (you can either left or right) and, without releasing it, press “2” at the top of the symbol keyboard. It also shows the symbol "@". After that, the necessary symbol should appear in the workspace of the open application.
This method is universal and works on all computers running Windows. Its only drawback is the need to switch to English. If this is not done, then quotation marks will be entered, which are assigned to this key in the Russian keyboard. Therefore, you need to enter only the symbol "dog" in English.
Using the clipboard
Another way to solve such a problem as typing “dog” on the keyboard is to use the clipboard. Again, it should be noted that this method works on all PCs with the Windows operating system. Its main drawback is the need for a source symbol. Just get it on a personal computer connected to the global web. But on a separate computer it will be very difficult to do. The procedure for solving this problem in this case is as follows:
- Find the source symbol "@". The easiest way to do this is through a browser. We launch any installed Internet viewer and enter “dog sign” in the search line and press “Enter”. In the list of answers we find this symbol and select it using the left button of the manipulator.
- In the next step, the selected character must be placed on the clipboard. To do this, just press the key combination “Ctrl” and “C”. You can also use the context menu called up by the right button of the manipulator for these purposes. In the list that opens, select the copy item.
- Then we pass to that application in which it is necessary to insert the symbol "@". If it is a browser, then go to its corresponding tab. If this is another application, then switch to it using the taskbar (it must first be launched, and then minimized before searching for the "dog").
- Then you need to click the left button of the manipulator in the input field. After the input cursor appears, press the keys "Ctrl" and "C". You can also use the context menu, but now you need to use the "Paste" item.
Compared with the previous method, in this case, you need to perform more actions. And another key drawback of this method is the need for an initial character, which not every PC can get.
Using code
Another way to put a “dog” on the keyboard is based on the use of ASCII codes. In this case, the dialing order is as follows:
- We make the application input field active with a single click on the left button of the manipulator.
- After the flashing cursor appears, hold down the right Alt key and, without releasing it, sequentially dial the combination “064” on the numeric keypad.
- Then we release "Alt" - after that "@" should appear.
This method works with any keyboard layout. Its main minus is the need to remember a special code, which is not always possible.
Summary
Now we’ll figure out how to type “dog” on the keyboard the easiest way. The simplest method of the three is the first. It uses an English keyboard layout (it is on every PC) and is performed with a minimum of actions. In the second case, you must have the original character, and in the third - remember a specific digital code (this is not very convenient). Therefore, in practice, it is most rational to use the first method.