Bluetooth Keyboard arrow keys

When using Keynote to view a presentation created in Powerpoint, sometimes the formatting needs adjustment. For repositioning multiple objects (or fields) you can select the objects and "group" them. And, those groups can be dragged to a new position (if your fingers are small enough). If a "bluetooth keyboard" is attached, can the arrow keys be used to "move" the object(s) since there is no mouse? This would really make life easier when creating slides in Keynote. Any input is appreciated. Thanks.

I believe on the keys on the on screen keyboard work on a physical keyboard

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I think it would be easier for me to do this using the keyboard arrow keys rather than using the mouse, but the arrow keys cause my selected anchor point to jump by way too large of a distance. I checked to make sure Smart Guides, Snap to Grid, and Snap to Point are all turned off. I can't think of anything else to do.
Can anyone tell me what controls how far the keyboard arrow keys will move an anchor point, and how I can set this to the smallest possible distance?
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Under Preferences (Command-K on Mac), on the first screen there is Keyboard Increment. This is the amount the arrow keys will move selected content, such as anchor points.
I usually keep this at "0.005 in", but when doing things that need extreme accuracy, I change it to "0.0002 in", which on my screen (2560 x 1600) is one pixel at AI's 6400% magnification.

No major shortcomings keyboard arrow key. even if the text part of the message you clicked the arrow keys to update the screen would be great. with an update on my idea, and so it would be more useful

no major shortcomings keyboard arrow key. even if the text part of the message you clicked the arrow keys to update the screen would be great. with an update on my idea, and so it would be more useful

greghcrash wrote:
It Would be great to have keys on the onscreen keyboard.
Such as a computer keyboard.
With BACKSPACE, TAB WITH SETTINGS, DELETE, TYPE OF TYPE, BOLD TYPE, UNDERLINE ETC....
I HAVE A KEYBOARD COVER AND IF I NEED TO USE CERTAIN KEYS I HAVE TO SWITCH TO MY KEYBOARD CASE AND THAT IS VERY INCONVENIENT.
IT IS ALSO A TIME WASTER.
When you installed iOS 8 did you read about the new features? Applications can create custom keyboards…
http://www.imore.com/custom-keyboards-ios-8-explained
You need to look for an app that has a custom keyboard with the features you require, I suggest you find one without CAPSLOCK
greghcrash wrote:
IT IS ALSO AGGRAVATING WHEN TYPING AND IT AUTOMATICALLY CHANGES THE WORDS THAT YOU WANT TO USE.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME
Again you need to look at how to manage the device - these settings can be turned off already & you can edit the 'suggestions' too.
Settings > General > Keyboards > turn Auto-Correction Off.
Sadly you cannot disable autocorrect temporarily, so it's all or nothing.

How can I make my slideshow respond to keyboard arrow keys?

Hello,
I think I actually got the question to say it all.
A lot of time you run across a slide show and you can use your keyboard arrow keys to move through the slideshow.
Sometimes you have to click on the slide show once to get this interactivity.
Can Muse widget slideshows be made to do this or must I click on the slideshow arrows to move through the show?

The feature isn't supported at this time. Feel free to submit it as an idea though - http://forums.adobe.com/community/muse/ideas
The available keyboard shortcuts can be found here.
Windows - http://www.adobekb.com/LiteratureRetrieve.aspx?ID=154624
Mac - http://www.adobekb.com/LiteratureRetrieve.aspx?ID=154623
Thanks,
Vinayak

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Hello k:
Welcome to Apple discussions.
Out of curiosity, in system preferences>keyboard is the f1..f2… box checked?
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I have a 2011 (intel based) 27'' iMac with the bluetooth keyboard. I have two non working keys (control and 1).
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Sorry for my bad english.
Kelvyn.-

Hey KDCruz,
Thanks for the question. Let's see if we can isolate the issue further, the following article has some great troubleshooting steps:
One or more keys on the keyboard do not respond
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1381
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Posting this question for a colleague - he has a 24" iMac and is getting annoyed because the arrow keys no longer move from cell to cell while using Excel but rather they scroll the page. I took a quick look at his keyboard hoping to quickly solve the problem by finding some sort of lock key that was accidently pressed...but no joy. Anyone have thoughts on what's causing this sudden change in behaviour?
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N

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Could someone please give me a tip on a precise way to move a text box a pixel to the left (or right) - any direction really, using the arrow keys on the keyboard instead of the mouse.
This may sound like a daft question but the only way I can move a text object is by using the mouse and dragging text boxes precisely in any direction is a real pain, especially if I have many of them.
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It is only small to medium edit jobs that I need editing software for anyway.
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hi, maybe sombody has a helpful hint here?
I have an iBook G4, I've only had it since May. maybe April of 2005.
just one day ago, the left arrow key (also marked "home") stopped responding.
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Hi John,
(that's hilarious)
ironically, I ended up doing exactly as you suggested just a day befor you posted! Actually, two days before because I'm in Tokyo, but I'm from the Austin area. The Tokyo Shibuya ward Apple Store is no exception to the world class service. I was concerened I would end up paying for a new keyboard, and fully expected that. Boy, was I surprised when they made my day....
not only was it free (they said still under warranty) but also they replaced it while I waited!
One tip for anyone in Tokyo who needs to get help from the Apple stores here, go early to make an appointment, because they get booked up fast!
This is a very densely populated city, and you can bet they have a 3rd store on the way, if not a fourth...
Thanks John!
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Bluetooth keyboard repeating keys

I am experiencing a a problem with a bluetooth keyboard. After a while (> 1-2 minutes), when I am not using it and starting typing, my keyboard repeats first (sometimes second) character about 8 times. I am having this issue only on linux, on windows everything is fine. Do you have any idea how to track this problem? Is this kernel module fault or bluez?

It looks like apple knows about this and made a firmware update for the keyboard. look here http://support.apple.com/en-us/ht4010
I will test if it works and get back to you guys
*UPDATE*
I was unable to install the update. The mac I used told that no keyboard was present even if it was paired with the mac.
Any how. I found another thread, where they explained that apple do not officially state a reset function for the keyboard. But a user might have found it.
basically, unpair the keyboard and then re-pair it. The trick is to hold down the power button throughout the entire pairing proccess (it's a two hand job)
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I'm using an Apple Bluetooth Keyboard with many Apple products (MBA, MBP, iPad) and i have a big problem : The ESC key is not responding. Everything else is working on my keyboard except the ESC Key. Do you know how to fix it ?

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My 8 Month old Satellite A200, right hand arrow key will only function if slam it down with extra presure then usual.
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After registration on the Toshiba European page you would get additional 12 month.
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Hi,
I just received my Bluetooth Keyboard, and I really love it. Except the Fn-ESC (i.e. FnLk) function doesn't work in Linux, which is almost a show stopper, since I REALLY need the F1-F12 keys to work properly. In Windows, Fn-ESC works nicely with the driver installed, so now I'm looking for a way to enable the F1-F12 keys in Linux, too. The most important question is: Who does the switching?
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Set Mouse Speed function
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publisher: Lenovo,
signed by: Chicony Electronics
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On-Screen Display Application
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signed by: Chicony Electronics Co., Ltd.
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MainCplx64
file: MainCpl.exe
publisher: none listed
unsigned
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