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Caps Lock: the key that MAKES YOU SHOUT ACCIDENTALLY when you press it. Do we really need it in this day and age? Why is it even there, anyway? Let’s find out.
It All Began in the Typewriter Era
Way back in the olden days, most typewriters only produced capital letters. In the 1870s, typewriter manufacturer Remington figured out an economical way to type both upper- and lowercase letters. It did so by placing two symbols or letters (such as upper and lower case) on each typebar—the piece of metal that struck the letters onto the paper.
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It All Began in the Typewriter Era
Way back in the olden days, most typewriters only produced capital letters. In the 1870s, typewriter manufacturer Remington figured out an economical way to type both upper- and lowercase letters. It did so by placing two symbols or letters (such as upper and lower case) on each typebar—the piece of metal that struck the letters onto the paper.
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