>> When I hit Shift+7 nothing happens. Nothing. Option+7 types ¶, >> but Shift+7 yields >> nothing. Haven't seen anyone respond yet suggesting that you may have the number lock on? (which would stop certain keys from functioning the way you expect)...To release it you press Fn and the num lock (f6) key. Thereafter the keys may function the way you expect... Just a shot in the dark... Cheers, Richard --