Here is a bit of worthless knowledge

[HomeBrewerDude]

it actually does something....at least in Visio.

Scroll lock ON: arrow keys control scroll bars

Scroll lock OFF: arrow keys nudge shapes

 

[Kelemvor]

I use it to flip between my computers on my shared monitor/keyboard setup. It's the hotkey for it.

 

[Mrvile]

Whoa!!!

I was sure they were gonna get rid of the scroll lock key before they got rid of the old double-vertical-lines key and replace it with something useful. Although I can't find much use in "|" besides doing the _,|,,

 

[aiex]

Originally posted by: FrankyJunior
I use it to flip between my computers on my shared monitor/keyboard setup. It's the hotkey for it.

Same here, scroll lock, scroll lock up = linux

Ai3x

 

[dullard]

It works in several programs. Scroll lock is quite handy in Excel.

 

[shilala]

I wasn't aware I had one until I read this thread.

 

[mcvickj]

Originally posted by: FrankyJunior
I use it to flip between my computers on my shared monitor/keyboard setup. It's the hotkey for it.

Same. Belkin KVM.

 

[Reel]

Originally posted by: Mrvile
Whoa!!!

I was sure they were gonna get rid of the scroll lock key before they got rid of the old double-vertical-lines key and replace it with something useful. Although I can't find much use in "|" besides doing the _,|,,

The | is quite useful in programming and *nix. It is shorthand for the OR also referred to as pipe when using a command line. command1 | command2.

 

[HomeBrewerDude]

Well, i was going crazy for a few days because I couldn't figure out why I couldn't nudge shapes anymore. gah...I eventually had a nervous breakdown and used MS help feature, causing further distress. However, the outcome was good and my problem was solved and I pass it on to you, the ATOT user.

:beer:

 

[skyking]

Originally posted by: Reel

Originally posted by: Mrvile
Whoa!!!

I was sure they were gonna get rid of the scroll lock key before they got rid of the old double-vertical-lines key and replace it with something useful. Although I can't find much use in "|" besides doing the _,|,,

The | is quite useful in programming and *nix. It is shorthand for the OR also referred to as pipe when using a command line. command1 | command2.

Did nothing for me in bash2

 

[Reel]

Originally posted by: skyking

Originally posted by: Reel

Originally posted by: Mrvile
Whoa!!!

I was sure they were gonna get rid of the scroll lock key before they got rid of the old double-vertical-lines key and replace it with something useful. Although I can't find much use in "|" besides doing the _,|,,

The | is quite useful in programming and *nix. It is shorthand for the OR also referred to as pipe when using a command line. command1 | command2.

Did nothing for me in bash2

Try harder.

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

Originally posted by: Mrvile
Whoa!!!

I was sure they were gonna get rid of the scroll lock key before they got rid of the old double-vertical-lines key and replace it with something useful. Although I can't find much use in "|" besides doing the _,|,,

Linux, my friend. Linux. It's called "pipe"

 

[Rogue]

| rules all other characters. I use it all the time. Those who know use |

 

[rh71]

scroll lock works with Lotus Notes client too.. it ties your arrow keys to the scrollbar function...