the @ sign
trying to set up my new IMAC but cant find how to to I get the @ on my Spanish keyboard..on windows I use ALT GR.& @...but that option is not available on the keyboard
iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G, iOS 7
Try option (alt) - g or option 2.
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Hi Roger...new to mac...I maybe being a bit thick, but what to you mean by option ?
Dave
It's long been known as the option key but modern Apple keyboards label it 'alt' - the key next to the 'command' key.
Hi Roger
tried both option keys with an 8......but it only brings up a c with a complete circle round it ( cant think what thats called, but certainly not a @ ..I have tried using this but of course it shows as invalid
Dave
DaveHeff12 wrote:
tried both option keys with an 8.
Why? Try alt-g or alt 2. If they don't work try the Keyboard viewer ( from the language flag icon in the menu bar - you may have to enable this in System Preferences>Keyboard.) ( © is the copyright symbol.)
Hi
It is at Option + g for Spanish, Option + 2 for Spanish ISO. Use Keyboard Viewer to see which key does what for any layout.
trev1124 wrote:
Hi
It is at Option + g for Spanish, Option + 2 for Spanish ISO. Use Keyboard Viewer to see which key does what for any layout.
Yes, thank you for repeating exactly what I just said in case it wasn't clear.
Hi
Yes i was just confirming what you had already stated...that is does work
Good - then the OP should be OK.
Roger..God knows why I put 8..I meant 2 as you and the other contributor Trev advised....unfortunately it comes up with a c with a ful circle round. it ,which I believe is a copyright sign , definately not an @ (by the way I am using windows Spanish keyboard to write this which is why I can type an @
Roger...apologies for any misunderstanding..put it down to the fact that I am suffering with galloping whatsnames at the moment. I followed your instructions to the letter..option +g & option +2..in both cases it generates the © & not the @ the keyboard viewer only shows letters and no characters
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Dave
DaveHeff12 wrote:
Roger...apologies for any misunderstanding..put it down to the fact that I am suffering with galloping whatsnames at the moment. I followed your instructions to the letter..option +g & option +2..in both cases it generates the © & not the @ the keyboard viewer only shows letters and no characters
Go to system preferences/keyboard/input sources and make sure that Spanish ISO is the only thing on the list.
DaveHeff12 wrote:
option +g & option +2..in both cases it generates the © & not the @ the keyboard viewer only shows letters and no characters
I don't know of any keyboard layout which has © at option plus 2. Could you double check that one? If not @ there might be “ or € or ™ instead.
You may not actually be looking at Keyboard Viewer if you not see special characters when you hold down the option key. To activate it see
I typed a reply but not sure if you got it as it appears to have dissapeared..to save duplicating ..summing up....
I selected spanis ISO and that was the only one on the list....by pressing option 2 key (the rh alt key +2 that generates the @ sign....pefecto and thank you both for your help
Dave
DaveHeff12 wrote:
.by pressing option 2 key (the rh alt key +2 that generates the @ sign
You should get the same result with either the left hand or right hand option key.
the @ sign