How to fix a stuck shift key (besides pressing it repeatedly)

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  1. Jokjok3

    Jokjok3 Member

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    It's actually simpler than you might think. So let's say you use your left shift. Than when it gets stuck press the other shift key once (right shift). It has worked for me and I hope it works for you!
     
  2. Ye, also, if you got them stuck, and you dont know which one, just click the right one, look if it works, no, okay right shift, works.
    Also, I heard alot of people have that prob but cant fix it... only a relog would fix it... hmmm
     
  3. Dettles

    Dettles Well Known Member

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    monktiger told me this ages ago, to hit the opposite shift button once. As worked like a charm since then. Never have any issues anymore. If it gets stuck, just hit it once, boom, done.... back in business. :)
     
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  4. Jokjok3

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    Oh sorry I didn't know... I just keep this up for people who didn't know.
     
  5. Dettles

    Dettles Well Known Member

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    No, this is good! :) A lot of people have this issue and dont know how to fix it.... and we all know how frustrating it can be. Thanks for posting Jokjok!
     
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  6. eightnine

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    Haha. This little trick never worked for me! No matter what, that darn thing would not come un-stuck. The latest version of Optifine fixes it automatically, though. (I think) So no more problems there!
     
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  7. _xenome_

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    i didn't even know that this happened - probably because i lag out before it has time to stick :p
     
  8. monktiger

    monktiger Well Known Member

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    Pressing both shift keys at the same time activates a shift lock (not for crouching).
    Maybe the shift lock is activated differently on different systems, which might be why it doesnt work for everyone.
     
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  9. _xenome_

    _xenome_ Active Member

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  10. shadowslasher11

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    Or you break the keyboard in anger then go to Best Buy with $30 and buy a keyboard for $20.99 and a Coke for $2.59. ;)
     
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  11. Brayneeah360

    Brayneeah360 Well Known Member

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    lol, it was really that simple? i always re-logged. lol.
     
  12. Jokjok3

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    That Never Worked For Me Though
     
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    I pound on both of the keys until they work.

    never failed me yet.
     
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  14. Brayneeah360

    Brayneeah360 Well Known Member

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    really jokjok? do you use a mac or something?
    P.S. i would have done reply but at school the cookies or seperator thing stops me from using the reply button, among other things.
     
  15. Jokjok3

    Jokjok3 Member

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    I Use PC
     
  16. Brayneeah360

    Brayneeah360 Well Known Member

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    maybe it is just the model or something then. or it could be the kind of minecraft you use. did you use the .jar or the .exe?
     
  17. Jokjok3

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    Ehhhh .exe i think?
     
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    Brayneeah360 Well Known Member

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  19. Conanto

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    see? useless post.
     
  20. Brayneeah360

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    i was just expressing the fact that it might take me a while to think of another reason as to why it would be different. also, jokjok, do you have any mods?