Title: KeyFix
Short: Emulate Shift-Lock and Caps-Lock of older Acorn computers (v1.01)
ShortName: keyfix.arc
Author: David Pilling <david@pilling.demon.co.uk>
Date: 14-jun-96
Status: Freeware
Archiver: SparkFS
Size:

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Description:

Users of older Acorn computers (Master, etc.) will be familiar with a
keyboard Shift Lock key as well as Caps Lock; this key is not available on
the Archimedes range. A Shift Lock key provides access to upper case
characters, as Caps Lock, and those normally obtained by holding down Shift.
It's operation is identical to Caps Lock - ie., once toggled on, remains
active until toggled off. KeyFix provides this missing Shift Lock and, in
addition, a Ctrl Lock and Alt Lock.

Although it only performs a seemingly minor function, KeyFix can be big help
to some users with special needs. Many people can only use the keyboard with
one hand or, indeed, with a mouth-stick or other such adaptation. Holding
down one key whilst pressing another can prove awkward, if not impossible.
Likewise, using the mouse and keyboard together - eg., Shift drag.

KeyFix can 'hold down' the shifting keys (Shift/Ctrl/Alt) for keyboard and
mouse operations. The various options are described in detail within the
!KeyFix.!Help file.

Whilst KeyFix cannot claim to enable anyone to use the computer's keyboard,
it can go a long way to making it easier for some.