This article describes the basic ways to type in quotation marks on your keyboard. Based on the strengths and weaknesses of each method, recommendations are given for their use in each particular case.
Types of quotes
To get started, let's figure out what quotes are. Conventionally, they are divided into two types: “paws” (their second name is “German”) and “Christmas trees” (they are also called “French”). In the first case, these are two commas located on the upper border of the text. Most often they are used for manual writing of text. The second option, called "herringbone", is pairwise grouped characters less (open the text) and more (close it). This option is used for professional text formatting in specialized applications (for example, in brochures, books or advertising leaflets).
Ways
The following methods exist for quoting the keyboard:
- Using special keyboard shortcuts.
- Using a specialized character window in the word processor "Word".
- Applying a character table.
- Using the ASKI code table.
Each of the methods has both strengths and weaknesses. Based on their ratio, it is possible to give the right recommendations regarding their use.
Keyboard and languages
For the quotation marks themselves, a separate key on the keyboard is not provided. It is logical - not so often a similar symbol is typed. For these purposes, a combination of them is used. Moreover, the key combination changes depending on the active language at the moment. The dialing algorithm in this case is as follows:
- We move the cursor to the place where you need to enter such a character.
- We determine the current active language (this can be done using the language bar in the lower right corner of the screen).
- Hold the Shift service key and do not release it.
- If Russian is active, then press "2". In the English version, the Russian “e” is used.
- After that, release both keys and this sign should appear in the work area.
This is the easiest and most universal way to put quotation marks on the keyboard. It works in all, without exception, applications. But he has one significant drawback. So you can dial only the classic "paws", but the "Christmas tree" will not work out. If this option is suitable, then you can use this method.
Clipboard and Word
Another option for entering such characters is the use of the word processor. You can use the previously listed keyboard shortcuts. Only in the case of the English language will the symbol “” ”appear, and for the Russian -“ Christmas trees ”. But there is an alternative input method. To do this, perform the following steps:
- In the open window of the word processor "Word" go to the tab "Insert".
- In the field "Symbol" we find the drop-down menu of the same name.
- Next, select "Other Symbols".
- Using the navigation keys, we find the desired option for quotation marks and select them with a marker.
- Press Tab until the marker goes to the Run button.
- Next, click "Enter."
- We go with the "Tab" to the "Close" button and again press "Enter".
This is a more complex way of typing quotes on the keyboard. In addition, special software is required - the Word processor. But at the same time, the user has the opportunity to choose the type of quotation marks.
table of symbols
Another answer to the question “Where are the quotation marks on the keyboard? hid? ” Is the use of a character table. In this case, you must perform the following procedure:
- Run this utility. The easiest way to find it is using the search bar. In it, and type: "Table of characters." Then we press "Enter".
- At the end of the search, we find this program in the list and start it (for example, by clicking the mouse or using the “Enter” key).
- In the window that opens, using the navigation keys, we find the desired option for quotation marks (German or French) and copy it to the clipboard using the keys “Ctrl” and “C”.
- At the next stage, we move to the application we need. If it was already running, then use the keyboard shortcut "Alt" and "Tab". Otherwise, open it through the "Start \ Programs" menu.
- At the next stage, we perform the insertion procedure. To do this, press "Ctrl" and "V".
The key combinations indicated above must be pressed only on the English keyboard layout. Otherwise, you will not succeed.
ASKI codes
Another method is based on the use of ASKI codes. In this case, the quotation marks on the keyboard are typed using special sets of numbers. The input algorithm for such characters is as follows:
- We turn on the Num Look key if it is not active (its LED should be lit).
- Hold the “Alt” key on the right side of the keyboard and do not release it.
- On the numeric keypad, type the character code. Before entering the digital code, press “+” and “0”. The code for “” ”is“ 34 ”. To open the "French" quotes, "171" is used, and to close it, "187" is used.
- We release "Alt" - and you're done.
A universal method, while quite simple. And besides, there is the possibility of choosing the type to be dialed. There is one drawback in this case - the need to remember special codes. And this is not always convenient.
Recommendations
In the framework of this article, the basic methods of how to put quotes on the keyboard were described in detail. When working in a Word processor, it is most rational to use standard keyboard shortcuts. At the same time, do not forget that in the English version “paws” are introduced, and in Russian - “Christmas trees”. But in all other cases it is better to use a character table or ASKI codes. So you can choose exactly the sign that you need.