A keyboard is a standard input device for computers. This tag can be used for questions about game controls, button mapping or gaming-specific hardware.
Questions tagged [keyboard]
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How do I remove the limit on PC keyboard button presses?
Whenever I play a PC game with the directional keys, I can only press two buttons at a time. For instance if I am playing a shooter like R-Type, I cannot hold down the fire button while moving diagonally at the same time. The computer simply…
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I use an Azerty keyboard. How can I handle keybindings easily?
As a Belgian, I use a non-qwerty keyboard with AZERTY (A/Q switched, W/Z switched, M/; switched, changed layout of symbols near alt gr). This is rather annoying, especially on games like Oblivion, Fallout or Morrowind (forces QWERTY), The Wolf Among…
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Keyboard Multiple key press problem
In some games (Tekken 3 on emulator for example) I need to press multiple keys at the same time. But other that ctrl, alt and shift no other keys seem to work together.
For example Down arrow + num 1 + num 3 does not work.
Is there any software…
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Steelseries Apex macros
I'm looking at the Steelseries Apex keyboard; I'd love to get it since it looks very ergonomic to my typing/gaming style but there is a but. Macros are crucial to me, I could not play most games without them since I'm rather heavily handicapped. I…
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With Razer BlackWidow, can you control which keys are backlit?
With Razer BlackWidow, can you control which keys are backlit or is it all keys or no keys are lit?
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Can't press 2 arrow keys + specefic letter keys at the same time
As the title states, I can't press the specefic arrow keys right + up at the same time in combination with some letter keys, not all letters, just some.
I'm playing a videogame and I wish to move diagonaly top right (right arrow + up arrow) and…
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W, A, S, D, keys and shift aren't working together
W, A, S, D, left Shift, left Ctrl keys work individually, but when pressed together, it does not work. This prevents me from sprinting. Right shift and ctrl works fine with other keys. I have a Coolermaster keyboard, not even a year old. Should I…
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Pressing specific 3 buttons at a time not working but other 3 combinations are working
I'm playing Pro Evolution Soccer 2018 with Logitech K200 (with default keyboard settings) on Windows 8.1 Pro, and to sprint in north-west direction I'm pressing left_arrow + top_arrow + E and it is not working also to shoot in south-west direction…
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How can I walk automatically in games that don't support it?
Some games, such as Dear Esther or The Vanishing of Ethan Carter, might not provide an auto-run key binding and I have to hold down W key for the whole duration of my walking/running.
Is there a way to force the auto-run feature in games that don't…
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How do I fix my keyboard's unresponsiveness?
I have recently purchased a new mechanical keyboard and during several gaming sessions, I have noticed that my keyboard's back light would turn off for a few milliseconds; along with my keys not functioning correctly. I also use a headset and each…
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What to do when you can't press 3 keys at the same time with a laptop?
I bought this new laptop and when I played some of my favorite games, it didn't let me use 3 keys at the same time. What do I do? Buying a new laptop isn't a solution for me.
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pressing shift + v + space + w at the same time won't work
I have a problem where when I click shift, space, w and x at the same time it does not work. I use this when playing a game and it it will not work. It allows me to click shift, space, w and c, but not 'x'. I cannot find a way to fix it and believe…
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