where can i find this [ ] on a microsoft laptop

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2026-11-10T13:01:37.15+00:00

where can i find this feature [ ] on a microsoft laptop

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  1. DaveM121 947.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-11-10T13:35:24.7266667+00:00

    It depends on the language of your physical keyboard and that the keyboard language set in Windows settings is set to the correct language.

    If you have an English keyboard, then those box brackets are produced by pressing the two keys to the right of the P key or shift + those keys.

    If that does not work for you, please provide a photo of your physical keyboard..

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    2026-11-10T13:02:28.7066667+00:00

    On a typical English Windows laptop keyboard, the square-bracket keys [ and ] are immediately to the right of the P key.

    • Press [ for an opening square bracket.
    • Press ] for a closing square bracket.
    • You normally do not need to hold Shift.

    If those keys produce different characters

    Your active keyboard layout may not match the labels on the keyboard. Press Windows key + Spacebar to cycle through installed layouts and select the appropriate English layout. Keyboard layouts can map punctuation keys differently.^1^

    Use the Windows 10 On-Screen Keyboard

    If the physical keys are missing or unclear:

    1. Open Start → Settings → Ease of Access → Keyboard.
    2. Turn on Use the On-Screen Keyboard.
    3. If it displays only navigation controls, select General for the full keyboard.
    4. Click [ or ] with the mouse. The On-Screen Keyboard works without a touchscreen.^2^

    References

    1. get question mark and keyboard to work - Microsoft Q&A
    2. Windows 10
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