do you have a comma key on your keyboard?......nm
Posted By: == on 2009-05-09
In Reply to: don't know what the answer is and it sm - MT way too long
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very bad syntax and is your keyboard missing the comma key?...m
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Replace semicolon with comma, remove comma
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I say no comma...sm
I seem to recall learning that no comma was necessary when the 2 adjectives described different things. Since pleasant describes her personality and elderly describes general age, no comma necessary. If it said "A pleasant, jovial lady" then you'd use the commas since both describe personality. I think it's easiest to do as someone said above and ask yourself if you would or could put an "and" between them, or if you feel a pause is necessary in the sentence to separate thoughts. Although you possibly could put an "and" there, most people wouldn't say "pleasant and elderly" and I don't feel a pause is warranted there, so I think it's fine without it.
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In #2, it's because "multiple slcerosis cannot be exluded" is a whole sentence. Not sure about the first one.
comma before which?
Could someone please clarify for me when I need to use a comma before which? I looked it up in BOS but I need someone to explain it to me in plain English. Also, does anyone know if there is a feature in AutoCorrect to change 1 space between sentences into 2? TIA!
no comma after domed,
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WAS and Dr. Smith's, (comma)
just my 2 cents, but I think it's right.
comma usage
QA is correct; the commas do belong there, and it would be wrong to omit them. The first comma is a series of adjectives; the other comma is to separate two conjoined sentences.
I would put a comma but definitely not a semicolon.
Omit comma in your example.
Response to comma
Bless you. .I thought I was missing a "mandatory" BOS style change or something. Thank you so much!!!
I agree - comma if it's informal nd first name is used
and colon if they use the last name. (Dear Dr. Martin: or Dear John,). That's what I've always been told.
a comma doesn't belong there!
im glad you haven't done it after!!! :)
My best one says inverted comma for quotation marks.
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Can some explain the grammar rule for comma use in --sm
in the following sentences?
1. Stable, broad-based posterior disc bulge effacing the ventral aspect of the thecal sac with resultant mild to moderate bilateral neural foraminal narrowing. Stable associated mild facet arthropathy. --comma after small
2. This is felt to most likely represent nonspecific demyelination, and multiple sclerosis cannot be excluded. --comma after and
Was counted off for these by QA as 'necessary commas' but do not know why.
when to put a comma before 'which', in plain English... ...
Some nonessential clauses begin with who, whom, which or that and include a verb.
Put a comma before those.
Example: The house, which is a very old house, is situated on 45-92 Grand Street.
Consider the commas as 'hooks.' The clause 'which is a very old house' could be 'unhooked' and dropped out of the sentence because it is not necessary to identify where the house is situated. It is merely extra information and not essential to the basic meaning of the sentence.
In all other cases do NOT put a comma.
Acc to my experience there are more cases that do NOT require a comma before 'which.' Also, the trend nowadays is to minimize the usage of commas and hyphens.
when to put a comma before 'which', in plain English... ...
Some nonessential clauses begin with who, whom, which or that and include a verb.
Put a comma before those.
Example: The house, which is a very old house, is situated on 45-92 Grand Street.
Consider the commas as 'hooks.' The clause 'which is a very old house' could be 'unhooked' and dropped out of the sentence because it is not necessary to identify where the house is situated. It is merely extra information and not essential to the basic meaning of the sentence.
In all other cases do NOT put a comma.
Acc to my experience there are more cases that do NOT require a comma before 'which.' Also, the trend nowadays is to minimize the usage of commas and hyphens.
I'd lose the comma after the male and replace with "who is".
Otherwise, the sentence is fragmented. Do you have carte blanche to edit for clarity and style purposes?
I feel left out! Nobody picked on my errant comma that shoulda been a semi colon.
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I use a MSFT Natural keyboard at home and the laptop keyboard on the road. nm
favorite keyboard over the holidays is called "no keyboard"
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If you use a standard keyboard you can buy an old IBM model M keyboard on ebay or clickykeyboards.co
That key printing never wear down because the letters are part of the key itself. They just don't make them that way anymore because it is too expensive to make. Some of the mechanical keyboards like Cherry have what they double shot key imprinting and the letters are part of the key itself and don't wear off. That IBM keyboard is very noisy from the type of keyswitch it has so you may not like that. Logitech and Belkin make some membrane switch keyboards that are supposed to have longer lasting key imprints. I have a logitech that has the longer lasting key imprints and it is pretty good. You have to look on the specs to find out if has the longer lasting key printing.
I have experimented so much with keyboards and have done a lot of research. Way too much info.
I use a laptop with a full-size keyboard (no separate keyboard)
I'm using a lap desk but previously was using a pillow with a book on it under the laptop. No additional keyboard though, I bought one with a full-sized board with regular size keys (an HP) which I LOVE and it took no time at all to get used to it. I also love that when the weather improves, I can take my computer outside and get some fresh air! What a great job... :)
Keyboard and mouse. Is there such a thing as a keyboard that has a mouse on the actual keyboard?
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Has anyone used the Smartboard keyboard? Everyone tell what keyboard they have and rate it nm
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Kinesis Keyboard and keyboard tray
Okay, any lefties use this keyboard? How long did it take to get used to? I use my left thumb for the space bar and I notice on a diagram of the keys that I would always be hitting the backspace key.
I'm really interested in getting a better keyboard. I destroyed my left hand and wrist the other week when I fell because I'm becoming a real klutz.
I bought the Soft Flex gloves, but they only help a little bit. My production is down because of it and it's driving me crazy. I can only type an hour without stopping and then have to rest the hand for some time.
I did buy a Microsoft 2000 keyboard but have yet to recieve it. Is this a good one?
Do you use a keyboard tray with it or just set it on the desk? Do you think a kayboard tray would be the least expensive item right now that would help with a straight keyboard?
Any info you can provide to help me in making any decision would be greatfully appreciated.
'Scuse me for being old school, but I've only ever used a straight keyboard.
Does anyone know of a keyboard that has the backspace key in the center of the keyboard? NM
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If it's a business letter you use a colon. if it's a personal letter you use a comma. nm
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Split keyboard mounted on chair arms versus split keyboard on desk
For longtime comfort which is best - split keyboard mounted on chair arms or split keyboard to be used on the desk?
Also, why the preference over split keyboards that come totally apart versus split keyboards that are permanently connected at the top?
I want to revamp my office and there are so many different options. 
Gold touch makes a keyboard without number pad. Also the evoluent keyboard has the number pad on th
It is a very small keyboard and has laptop keys which are very quiet and light to the touch. Almost no noise.
Keyboard
I'm in the same boat. My PC Concepts had the integrated touch mouse on the keyboard. PC Concepts no longer makes this in the English version. It was the best ergo KB I have ever used. I bought a Micro Innovations keyboard to replace it after much searching and this keyboard is a PIECE OF GARBAGE!
The touch buttons for the mouse are on either side, rather than below and it's very akward to use the mouse.
Not to mention the fact that their "ergonomic design" is one of a thumbs down with the "gentle curve" going inward rather than out.
Just DO NOT waste your money on a Micro Innovations keyboard.
By the way. I sent an email BEGGING PC-Concepts to bring back the English version. Never heard anything from them.
I did order another keyboard from them tho. Should be here hopefully today. The only difference is that the integrated finger mouse is detached on a little pad. I figure I can glue it to the keyboard and give that a try.
Will let you know how it works out and if I find a secret stash of the old PC-iMMT keyboards anywhere.
Keyboard
Try E-Bay for different ergonomic keyboards. Quite often I have seen keyboards with the touchpad bottom center. You can also get touchpads just by themselves, that you can position any place you want. I got my Goldtouch keyboard off E-Bay and I love it. I tried using my old flat keyboard again and hated it.
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I go through at least one if not two keyboards a year because I wear the letters off. Though I don't need them it is weird to type without them. This last one was expensive and so am trying to get 15 months out of it. Never spilled anything on it, just wear out the keys.
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I would also suggest not wahing an ergonic keyboard. When I got just one little drop of water underneath the keys, it shorted out the keyboard. All I could get after that was jumbled characters.
911 keyboard wet
I spilled pepsi on kb last night. I have used ergo kb for over 10 years. I am trying to type this on regular kb, not doing too good. My backspace on ergo was affected. I don't have money to get new keyboard because I recently went to work for company that puts up good posts but steals lines. How do I fix KB. Any help appreciated.
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You can try seeing if the keys will pop off that are giving you trouble and then use a Q-Tip and alcohol to clean the keys and the area where you spilled the drink. That may work.
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If neither one works then you are not getting a reading or connected via the received. Have you pushed the "connect" button on both? Are by accident using rechargable batteries? Are the batteries good? I have a rechargable Logitech now and thinking back to my one that wasn't to remember how it works. Sometimes you have to move the receiver around a bit so that it can receive the connection as that is how it works. Are you sure you are plugged into the correct port on the back of your computer. I am sure you have checked all of this but just going over in my mind what I would check Again, you have to sometimes push the connect button simultaneously on the keyboard and the connection base station. But move the base station around, recheck the batteries and that is all I can say. I could not type a couple of time but moving my base made it possible. GO onto Logitech and check out their site for help also.
Good luck - Patti
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Yeah me too...but now that I contract I never stop typing and I usually spill something on my keyboard before it gets that old anymore! Do they have a keyboard with straps like a hotdog vendor? Now that is something I'd be interested in.
new keyboard
Thanks for answering. I am
contacting clickykeyboards, because it sounds like the IBM M is the one I want. I have never done well with the ergonomic keyboards.
Thanks again.
I'd get the keyboard and get rid of the DH. but thats just me.
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Who was looking for the NMB keyboard
I found one in my pile of old computer stuff that I'm sorting through. It sams NMB The Right Touch and it is a heavy keyboard with a big round plug-in, not USB or PS2.
I left e-mail address, if you want it let me know and you can have it for postage.
Just go and buy the keyboard...
They are about $30. I've got one and haven't had a problem since. Get rid of the husband. If he has time to go stay with Dad for hours at a time..... he has time to get a part-time job!! I can't believe you put up with that crap. Grrrrrr -- some women really tick me off when they let men walk all over them. They have no backbone!! I feel sorry for the kids. They have horrible role models whether it's mother or father!
Jan, I would like to know exactly which keyboard
I have a totally split one very much like the one you describe (a PerfecTouch or Ergo 2000), but this one is wearing out again, and I think I'll go for another brand of split next time. The Kinesis Maxim you showed doesn't seem to split totally apart as you described yours doing, though? (Mine can separate up to 14 inches apart, so I can also put a notepad or whole sheet of regular paper, etc., between the halves of mine.)
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I'm in Illinois. Where are YOU? :)
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Mine is a Lexmark, one of the very first totally split keyboards with totally separate sides. I really need a new one, though, as the keys are wearing out. I'll have to look at the Maxim again. I thought it came apart; guess not, huh? I'd want mine to come apart, like my own and like yours (SM). Then let's look at the Goldtouch. I believe it comes apart. There is a really new one called (I think) Safetype, too. The two halves actually stand up vertically, instead of being flat on the desk. I'm not sure I could get used to THAT much of a change, but it does seem to prevent wrist injuries.
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I believe mine came already programmed with the left space bar as the backspace. But it's been ten years, so I can't swear to it. Believe me, if it had to be programmed by me, and I accomplished it, then it can't be too difficult...hee-hee!
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Ha! What a nut I am! I wondered "why does she want to know where I am?"  Go to: www.comfortkeyboard.com. There are three models, but a lot more expensive than Goldtouch or Maxim. I think they're worth it, though, as they do come totally apart. What d'ya think?
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Yep. That's it. :)
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I just purchased an I-Rock X-Structure Slim Keyboard and so far I really like it. For more information go to http://www.directron.com/kr6100silver.html. 
not keyboard, but...
I just found a mouse pad at walmart with a wrist pad attached that is the memory foam. I don't know how long they have been out, but I picked it up and it is great!
nmb keyboard
Is it still available?
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