Shortcuts: Typing with the physical keyboard

Depending on the typing input language that you're using, some shortcuts might not be available.

Insert a period (.)	Press the key twice. The next letter is capitalized.
Insert an at sign (@) or a period (.) in an email address field	Press the key.
Capitalize a letter	Press and hold the letter key until the capitalized letter appears.
Turn on CAPS lock	Press the key and the Right key. To turn off CAPS lock, press the Left or Right key.
Type a symbol	Press the key. Type the letter that appears below the symbol.
Type the alternate character on a key	Press the key and the character key.
Type an accented or special character	Press and hold the letter key and, on the trackpad, slide your finger left or right. For example, to type ü, press and hold U and slide your finger left until ü appears. Release the letter key when the accented or special character appears.
Type a number in a text field	Press and hold the key and press the number key.
Type a number in a number field	Press a number key. You don't need to press the key.
Turn on NUM lock	Press the key and the Left key. To turn off NUM lock, press the Left or Right key.
Highlight a line of text	Press the Left or Right key and, on the trackpad, slide your finger up or down.
Highlight text character by character	Press the Left or Right key and, on the trackpad, slide your finger left or right.
Cut highlighted text	Press the Left or Right key and the key.
Copy highlighted text	Press the key and click the trackpad.
Paste text	Press the Left or Right key and click the trackpad.