Thus typing Alt+32 and then releasing the Alt, should give you a space symbol. It seems to work. I remember that we could replace this with another key on the keyboard…. There are free programs that will help make the change, such as KeyTweak, here: It’s pretty easy to use, and does it all for you, once you tell it what you want (it shows you the keyboard and tells you how to choose your key changes). Perhaps your client could try that. You could add a second additional Space Bar on the Right Ctrl key, as another option (you can have as many as you like), or you could use both Ctrl keys as Space Bars and make the SpaceBar a Ctrl key.On the other hand, my son, who types at 130 wpm, uses his index fingers to operate the space bar (he never had any formal typing lessons). Manually we Use the mouse to select the check box or using the Tab key then press space bar key. Might take a bit of getting used to though, and it would be a fair bit of use for the left little finger. Anonymous. click on screen keyboard. It seems to work. click accessibility. You can do this by changing an item in the registry. 1 decade ago. All rights reserved. Copyright ©1995 - 2019 Ergoweb LLC. Replacing space bar with an alternative key, Desk/Computer Job Ergonomics (Golfer’s Elbow). The comprehensive system provides the necessary tools and resources to assess, quantify, and track improvement projects over time, creating a sustainable ergonomics initiative that pays for itself many times over. click accessories. I don’t know of any recommendations as to what should be used, but I suspect the Caps Lock key might be a good candidate (I have my Caps Lock set as a second Backspace, and my Caps Lock is on the Scroll Lock key). Less Injuries + Increased Productivity + Higher Quality, 1-888-ERGOWEB (888-374-6932) | 435-214-4150 | [email protected], Learn More About Ergoweb | Ergoweb Enterprise | Media Center + News Releases | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use. If you really need to enter a space without a space bar, hold down Ctrl and key 32 on the keypad, then release Ctrl. All rights reserved. my new client… has complained of pain in her thumb while repeatedly activiting the space bar…. Home › Forums › General Ergonomics Topics › replacing space bar with an alternative key. Viewing 2 posts - 1 through 2 (of 2 total), replacing space bar with an alternative key. Less Injuries + Increased Productivity + Higher Quality, 1-888-ERGOWEB (888-374-6932) | 435-214-4150 | [email protected], Learn More About Ergoweb | Ergoweb Enterprise | Media Center + News Releases | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use. how is this done and inaddition to working with the client and asking which key she would prefer… what is typicall recommended. This topic contains 1 reply, has 2 voices, and was last updated by GCWesq 9 years, 10 months ago. Request your live demonstration today. Copyright ©1995 - 2019 Ergoweb LLC. You could add a second additional Space Bar on the Right Ctrl key, as another option (you can have as many as you like), or you could use both Ctrl keys as Space Bars and make the SpaceBar a Ctrl key. Ergoweb Enterprise™ is a cloud-based ergonomics management software that allows companies to control their ergonomics programs and fulfill EHS regulation standards. On the other hand, my son, who types at 130 wpm, uses his index fingers to operate the space bar (he never had any formal typing lessons). click start (bottom left) click all programs . so the Correct Solution is [ ] for the Space bar & we can use for Tab as normal. The forum ‘General Ergonomics Topics’ is closed to new topics and replies. Though you should also be able to get a very cheap replacement keyboard - if not on a laptop. If you want to be able to use another key as space, this is a good tool to have: http://www.autohotkey.com/ It is a scripting engine designed mainly to … If you really need to enter a space without a space bar, hold down Ctrl and key 32 on the keypad, then release Ctrl. Perhaps your client could try that. 2 3. Perhaps your client could try that. It seems to work. On the other hand, my son, who types at 130 wpm, uses his index fingers to operate the space bar (he never had any formal typing lessons). This is of course rather convoluted. A new keyboard is cheap. But via AA In the insert keystroke window for the Tab Shortcut is there, But for Space bar is n't. A new keyboard is cheap. You could add a second additional Space Bar on the Right Ctrl key, as another option (you can have as many as you like), or you could use both Ctrl keys as Space Bars and make the SpaceBar a Ctrl key. 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