Question

Which of these is the defining characteristic of a 'Dead Key'?

• A. The carriage does not move to the next position when pressed
• B. It is used to erase mistakes
• C. The key is broken and does not strike
• D. It creates a double space

Answer 1

Answer:

A. The carriage does not move to the next position when pressed

• Dead keys allow you to type a symbol (like an accent) over a character by keeping the carriage stationary.