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vinnyvo
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Jan 16, 2005, 03:06 PM
 
when i try to type the -> ? <- on my mac, i press -> Shift / <- and i get this weird character --> � <--

also i get lots of the same weird symbols on the keyboard

does anybody know how to fix this problem?
     
Rainy Day
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Jan 16, 2005, 05:59 PM
 
You might want to check your keyboard setting in the International pane of System Preferences.
     
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Jan 17, 2005, 01:05 PM
 
Originally posted by vinnyvo:
when i try to type the -> ? <- on my mac, i press -> Shift / <- and i get this weird character --> � <--

also i get lots of the same weird symbols on the keyboard

does anybody know how to fix this problem?
Go to System Prefs/International/Input Menu and make sure only the box for US is checked. In particular, uncheck the box for Canadian.
     
   
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