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Have You Ever Wondered Why '5' Is Always Dotted Or Marked On Your Phone Keypad? by Aikon: 11:27am On Nov 29, 2014
Why is there always that dot on number 5 in most cell phones?

The same goes for computer keyboard. It has a
raised dot on the letters 'F' and 'J'

Who knows please? undecided

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Re: Have You Ever Wondered Why '5' Is Always Dotted Or Marked On Your Phone Keypad? by 9inches(m): 11:35am On Nov 29, 2014
Yes I do cool

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Re: Have You Ever Wondered Why '5' Is Always Dotted Or Marked On Your Phone Keypad? by yoddy(m): 11:37am On Nov 29, 2014
Probably as a reference point for the visually impaired.... I sure say google go get answer

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Re: Have You Ever Wondered Why '5' Is Always Dotted Or Marked On Your Phone Keypad? by Nobody: 11:48am On Nov 29, 2014
It usually serves as d "enter" key; or input command

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Re: Have You Ever Wondered Why '5' Is Always Dotted Or Marked On Your Phone Keypad? by tonididdy(m): 11:57am On Nov 29, 2014
Centre of the phone?

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Re: Have You Ever Wondered Why '5' Is Always Dotted Or Marked On Your Phone Keypad? by olorunthobby(f): 12:21pm On Nov 29, 2014
It's a touch locator. Notice there's a mark on the "F" and "J" on a QWERTY keyboard. They let you know where your fingers are on the keypad/keyboard. Especially useful on a telephone's keypad for those with sight issues.

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Re: Have You Ever Wondered Why '5' Is Always Dotted Or Marked On Your Phone Keypad? by mcdokwe(m): 1:05pm On Nov 29, 2014
Aikon:
Why is there always that dot on number 5 in most cell phones?

The same goes for computer keyboard. It has a
raised dot on the letters 'F' and 'J'

Who knows please? undecided
it is an accessibility option for visually impaired people

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Re: Have You Ever Wondered Why '5' Is Always Dotted Or Marked On Your Phone Keypad? by Wisegeek01(m): 1:35pm On Nov 29, 2014
We need more posts like dis"

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Re: Have You Ever Wondered Why '5' Is Always Dotted Or Marked On Your Phone Keypad? by Electronzeez(m): 1:47pm On Nov 29, 2014
ToyozzieTohBad:
because you have not produce yours

hope you are typing with the one you produce

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Re: Have You Ever Wondered Why '5' Is Always Dotted Or Marked On Your Phone Keypad? by BuhBye: 1:48pm On Nov 29, 2014
It's for those who touch type (Typing without looking at the keyboard). It helps touch typists to position their fingers properly on the keyboard when typing.

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Re: Have You Ever Wondered Why '5' Is Always Dotted Or Marked On Your Phone Keypad? by Nobody: 1:50pm On Nov 29, 2014
Aikon:

The same goes for computer keyboard. It has a
raised dot on the letters 'F' and 'J'

Who knows please? undecided

If you typed properly with your keyboard, you'd know why F and J have those dashes.

Remember what the "home row" keys are?
The left index finger goes on the F while the right one goes on the J.

The dashes are for locating them without looking at the keyboard.

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Re: Have You Ever Wondered Why '5' Is Always Dotted Or Marked On Your Phone Keypad? by ToyozzieTohBad(f): 2:13pm On Nov 29, 2014
no..and that is why i dont keep care about the buttons so far its working perfecting undecided
Electronzeez:


hope you are typing with the one you produce
Re: Have You Ever Wondered Why '5' Is Always Dotted Or Marked On Your Phone Keypad? by cupidhero(m): 2:20pm On Nov 29, 2014
Wisegeek01:
We need more posts like dis"
True! i would have failed it in the future if not for the OP. simple but great knowledge.

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Re: Have You Ever Wondered Why '5' Is Always Dotted Or Marked On Your Phone Keypad? by Electronzeez(m): 2:27pm On Nov 29, 2014
ToyozzieTohBad:
no..and that is why i dont keep care about the buttons so far its working perfecting undecided

c'mon dont give me that expression on your face.
Knowing what the dot means on the 5 key is plausible you know?

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Re: Have You Ever Wondered Why '5' Is Always Dotted Or Marked On Your Phone Keypad? by snadguy007(m): 2:30pm On Nov 29, 2014
Op, which fone are you referring to cos i cant see anytin on my touchscreen phone cry

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Re: Have You Ever Wondered Why '5' Is Always Dotted Or Marked On Your Phone Keypad? by Lordseyad(m): 2:31pm On Nov 29, 2014
cheesy
Centre of Gravity.

Thats what we call it here in _____

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Re: Have You Ever Wondered Why '5' Is Always Dotted Or Marked On Your Phone Keypad? by Abbey2sam(m): 2:42pm On Nov 29, 2014
mcdokwe:
it is an accessibility option for visually impaired people

correct answer ......

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Re: Have You Ever Wondered Why '5' Is Always Dotted Or Marked On Your Phone Keypad? by Bagani: 2:48pm On Nov 29, 2014
I dnt know cos all my gadets re screen touch.
Re: Have You Ever Wondered Why '5' Is Always Dotted Or Marked On Your Phone Keypad? by Degalaxy: 3:02pm On Nov 29, 2014
Aikon:
Why is there always that dot on number 5 in most cell phones?

The same goes for computer keyboard. It has a
raised dot on the letters 'F' and 'J'

Who knows please? undecided
Re: Have You Ever Wondered Why '5' Is Always Dotted Or Marked On Your Phone Keypad? by andystudentggrin: 5:02pm On Nov 29, 2014
Buh .(dot) no dy ontop ma Iphone6+ na undecided

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Re: Have You Ever Wondered Why '5' Is Always Dotted Or Marked On Your Phone Keypad? by Nobody: 5:03pm On Nov 29, 2014
Same topic made fp some months bck.. And this is the correct answer.
yoddy:
Probably as a reference point for the visually impaired.... I sure say google go get answer
Re: Have You Ever Wondered Why '5' Is Always Dotted Or Marked On Your Phone Keypad? by Feranmicharles(m): 5:17pm On Nov 29, 2014
Probably for the blind ppl to identify it(5) with other keys undecided
Re: Have You Ever Wondered Why '5' Is Always Dotted Or Marked On Your Phone Keypad? by Nobody: 5:23pm On Nov 29, 2014
ToyozzieTohBad:
no..and that is why i dont keep care about the buttons so far its working perfecting undecided
Whadaf*** shocked shocked shocked. Gurl, you pick on someone with this poor grammar angry undecided. Anyway, stop tackling the topic, it's enlightening. Ciaos wink

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Re: Have You Ever Wondered Why '5' Is Always Dotted Or Marked On Your Phone Keypad? by kilokeys(m): 5:59pm On Nov 29, 2014
thats BS... its not on my touchscreen o..

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Re: Have You Ever Wondered Why '5' Is Always Dotted Or Marked On Your Phone Keypad? by kilokeys(m): 5:59pm On Nov 29, 2014
thats BS... its not on my touchscreen o..
Re: Have You Ever Wondered Why '5' Is Always Dotted Or Marked On Your Phone Keypad? by MarvelJ: 6:29pm On Nov 29, 2014
Dude its the era of touch screen... I dont see any dot on my "5"..

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Re: Have You Ever Wondered Why '5' Is Always Dotted Or Marked On Your Phone Keypad? by MisterLongman(m): 6:58pm On Nov 29, 2014
chimkaire:
Whadaf*** shocked shocked shocked. Gurl, you pick on someone with this poor grammar angry undecided. Anyway, stop tackling the topic, it's enlightening. Ciaos wink
Wicked cheesy

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Re: Have You Ever Wondered Why '5' Is Always Dotted Or Marked On Your Phone Keypad? by constance500: 7:01pm On Nov 29, 2014
Who has it on his or her own droid cheesy cos I can't find it on my iPhone 6 cry
Re: Have You Ever Wondered Why '5' Is Always Dotted Or Marked On Your Phone Keypad? by Vince77(m): 7:23pm On Nov 29, 2014
Wisegeek01:
We need more posts like dis"

Yea sure we do....
Re: Have You Ever Wondered Why '5' Is Always Dotted Or Marked On Your Phone Keypad? by 9inches(m): 7:51pm On Nov 29, 2014
madridfc:
Same topic made fp some months bck.. And this is the correct answer.

https://www.nairaland.com/1811676/ever-wondered-why-no-5

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