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The calculator key is a dedicated key found on many Microsoft and multimedia keyboards that launches the Windows calculator application. Users often program this key for quick access to the calculator or other utilities like Character Map. In Windows 7, some users experienced issues where the calculator key and other function keys stopped working correctly, particularly when the language bar was docked in the taskbar. The calculator key is a popular feature for productivity, and its programming flexibility varies between Windows versions, with some offering more customization than others.
  1. MikeHawthorne

    Windows 10 Great Deal on Microsoft 4000 Natural Keyboard: $21 for Prime Members!

    HI If anyone is interested you can now buy a Microsoft 4000 Natural Keyboard from Amazon for $21. The first one of these I bought cost around 100 bucks years ago. I think I paid about $25 for the last one. I love the natural keyboard, it's so much easier to type on, but it has a lot of other...
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  2. News

    Some function keys or keyboard shortcuts do not work correctly on a computer that is running Windows

    Describes a problem that occurs when you try to use some function keys or keyboard shortcuts in Windows 7 when the language bar is docked in the taskbar. Keys or keyboard shortcuts, such as Fn+F6, the Mute key, and the Calc key, are effected two times. Link Removed
    • News
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    • Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)
  3. D

    Windows 7 Multimedia Keyboard Programming

    I have been using a Vista Computer which came with a multimedia keyboard. The multimedia keys can be easily programmed in the Keyboard item in the Control Panel. This works very well and lets me choose Eudora for the email program and call up the Character Map with the Calculator multimedia...
    • Don Madsen
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    • calculator key character map control panel default programs documentation eudora hp support keyboard multimedia programming software issues tech support user flexibility user interest windows 7 windows vista
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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