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    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by taelrak, Jul 1, 2007.

  1. taelrak

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    Why is there an extra enter key next to the spacebar? And don't say "for the same reason there are two Command and shift keys"... :p
     
    taelrak, Jul 1, 2007
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  2. Jeff

    Jeff Notebook Retard

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    so you don't have to move your hand while doing regular typing

    the other one is so you don't have to move your hand while using the number pad.

    i thought this was half obvious.
     
    Jeff, Jul 1, 2007
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    Apparently only to smart folks. I didn't have a clue. :eek: :D
     
    bmwrob, Jul 1, 2007
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    Hrm, in retrospect, I guess it is glaringly obvious. Ah well, I never use the laptop in numpad mode...maybe I should start heh.
     
    taelrak, Jul 1, 2007
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    I think it's for when you use the keyboard as a NumberPad it's easier to reach the enter key.
     
    M@lew, Jul 2, 2007
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    I don't think the enter key is that obvious. I'd do a lot better with some other key there, another control or alt. I think though that the codes for Enter (large key) and Enter (numpad) are different. So maybe OS X needs them both. I've never noticed a difference in Windows, but I've had Linux programs respond differently.
     
    l33t_c0w, Jul 3, 2007
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