us keyboard vs uk keyboard

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us keyboard vs uk keyboard

What is the difference between a US keyboard and a UK keyboard? I know it may be a simple question but it doesn't seem easy to find the answer.

MacBook

Posted on Aug 7, 2009 6:04 AM

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Answer 1

Aug 7, 2009 6:12 AM in response to albertcampion

Main differences are @ vs. " on the 2 key, # vs £ on the 3 key, shape of return/enter key.

*US keyboard layout*:

*UK keyboard layout*:

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Answer 2

Aug 7, 2009 6:24 AM in response to neuroanatomist

Thank you. So even if you have a physical US keyboard those symbols will come up if you've selected a UK keyboard in the Preferences menu?

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Answer 3

Aug 7, 2009 6:33 AM in response to albertcampion

Correct. If I change System Preferences > International > Input menu to British, then press Shift-3, a £ results. When set to US, a # results. But, note that for most of those, there's an option key shortcut. So, when set to the US layout, Option-3 gives a £.

You can go to System Preferences > International > Input menu, check the box for Keyboard Viewer, then click the flag in the menu bar, select Show Keyboard Viewer, and press the option key, shift-option, etc., to see what shortcuts/symbols are available.

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Answer 4

Aug 7, 2009 1:59 PM in response to neuroanatomist

Thank you again.

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Answer 5

jvanthof

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Nov 4, 2009 4:15 AM in response to neuroanatomist

Great stuff neuroanatomist! Where did you get these keyboard layout images?

I'm thinking about buying a MacBookPro and have the same question about keyboard layouts and what the difference is between:
- Dutch
- International English(?)
- US

Thanks in advance!

[edit]
Sorry, I took some more time to search the forum and found my answer in the following URL: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2841?viewlocale=en_US

Message was edited by: jvanthof

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