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Hawkes Learning Keyboard Shortcuts
Hawkes Learning supports its own internal keyboard shortcuts to use for answer input in Lessons and WebTests. Keyboard shortcuts are not related to a specific operating system or device.
Shortcuts for Standard Symbols and Operations
| Math Symbol | Hawkes Keypad Button | Windows Keyboard Shortcut | Mac Keyboard Shortcut | Action/Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divided by |
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Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Altthe Alt key + /the Forward Slash Key | Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Optionthe Option key + /the Forward Slash Key | Inserts a division operator |
| e |
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Press ethe e key | Press ethe e key | Inserts the e symbol |
| Exponent |
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Press Shiftthe Shift key + 6the 6 key | Press Shiftthe Shift key + 6the 6 key | Inserts an exponent input box for the most recent number/expression |
| Fraction |
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Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Shiftthe Shift key + Fthe F key OR /the Forward Slash Key |
Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Shiftthe Shift key + FF OR /the Forward Slash Key |
Inserts a fraction with numerator and denominator input boxes |
| Log |
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Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Altthe Alt key + Lthe L key | Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Optionthe Option key + LL | Inserts the log symbol |
| Minus Sign |
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Press -the Minus/Hyphen Key | Press -the Minus/Hyphen Key | Inserts the minus sign |
| Natural Log |
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Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Altthe Alt key + Shiftthe Shift key + Nthe N key | Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Optionthe Option key + Shiftthe Shift key + Nthe N key | Inserts the natural log symbol |
| Plus or Minus |
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Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Altthe Alt key + -the Minus/Hyphen Key | Press Optionthe Option key + Shiftthe Shift key + =the Equals Key | Inserts the plus or minus symbol |
| Plus Sign |
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Press Shiftthe Shift key + =the Equals Key | Press Shiftthe Shift key + =the Equal Key | Inserts the plus sign |
| Prime |
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Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Altthe Alt key + "the Quotation Mark Key | Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Optionthe Option key + 'the Apostrophe key | Inserts an input box with the prime symbol |
| Radical (nth root) |
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Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Altthe Alt key + Rthe R key | Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Optionthe Option key + RR | Inserts an input box under the radical symbol |
| Subscript |
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Press Shiftthe Shift key + -the Minus/Hyphen Key | Press Shiftthe Shift key + -the Minus key | Inserts an subscript input box for the most recent number/expression |
| Times Sign |
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Press Shiftthe Shift key + 8the 8 key | Press Shiftthe Shift key + 88 | Inserts the times sign |
Shortcuts for Parentheses, Brackets, and Grouping Symbols
| Math Symbol | Hawkes Keypad Button | Windows Keyboard Shortcut | Mac Keyboard Shortcut | Action/Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absolute Value |
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Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Shiftthe Shift key + \the Backslash Key | Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Shiftthe Shift key + \the Back Slash key | Inserts an input box inside the absolute value symbols |
| Angular Braces |
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Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Altthe Alt key + ,the Comma Key OR Ctrlthe Control Key + Altthe Alt key + .the Period Key |
Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Optionthe Option key + ,the Comma Key OR Ctrlthe Control Key + Optionthe Option key + .the Period Key |
Inserts an input box inside angular braces |
| Curly Braces |
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Press Shiftthe Shift key + [the Open Bracket Key OR Shiftthe Shift key + ]the Close Bracket Key |
Press Shiftthe Shift key + [the Open Bracket Key OR Shiftthe Shift key + ]the Close Bracket Key |
Inserts an input box inside curly braces |
| Greatest Integer |
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Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Altthe Alt key + [the Open Bracket Key OR Ctrlthe Control Key + Altthe Alt key + ]the Close Bracket Key |
Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Optionthe Option key + [the Open Bracket Key OR Ctrlthe Control Key + Optionthe Option key + ]the Close Bracket Key |
Inserts an input box inside greatest integer braces |
| Interval Notation: Bracket - Parenthesis |
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Press Ctrlthe Control Key + [the Open Bracket Key | Press Ctrlthe Control Key + [the Open Bracket Key | Inserts an input box inside a left bracket and right parenthesis |
| Interval Notation: Parenthesis - Bracket |
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Press Ctrlthe Control Key + ]the Close Bracket Key | Press Ctrlthe Control Key + ]the Close Bracket Key | Inserts an input box inside a right bracket and left parenthesis |
| Parentheses |
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Press Shiftthe Shift key + 9the 9 key OR Shiftthe Shift key + 0the 0 key |
Press Shiftthe Shift key + 99 OR Shiftthe Shift key + 00 |
Inserts an input box inside parentheses |
| Square Bracket |
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Press [the Open Bracket Key OR ]the Close Bracket Key |
Press [the Open Bracket Key OR ]the Close Bracket Key |
Inserts an input box inside brackets |
Shortcuts for Equality and Inequality
| Math Symbol | Hawkes Keypad Button | Windows Keyboard Shortcut | Mac Keyboard Shortcut | Action/Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equals Symbol |
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Press =the Equals Key | Press =the Equals Key | Inserts the equals symbol |
| Greater Than Or Equal To Symbol |
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Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Shiftthe Shift key + .the Period Key | Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Shiftthe Shift key + .the Period Key | Inserts the greater than or equal to symbol |
| Greater Than Symbol |
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Press Shiftthe Shift key + .the Period Key | Press Shiftthe Shift key + .the Period Key | Inserts the greater than symbol |
| Less Than Or Equal To Symbol |
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Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Shiftthe Shift key + ,the Comma Key | Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Shiftthe Shift key + ,the Comma Key | Inserts the less than or equal to symbol |
| Less Than Symbol |
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Press Shiftthe Shift key + ,the Comma Key | Press Shiftthe Shift key + ,the Comma Key | Inserts the less than symbol |
| Not Equal to |
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Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Altthe Alt key + =the Equals Key | Press Optionthe Option key + =the Equals Key | Inserts the not equal to |
Shortcuts for Sets and Logic
| Math Symbol | Hawkes Keypad Button | Windows Keyboard Shortcut | Mac Keyboard Shortcut | Action/Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conjunction |
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Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Altthe Alt key + Athe A key | Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Optionthe Option key + AA | Inserts the conjunction symbol |
| Disjunction |
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Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Altthe Alt key + Othe O key | Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Optionthe Option key + 00 | Inserts the disjunction symbol |
| Element of / Belongs to |
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Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Altthe Alt key + Ethe E key | Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Optionthe Option key + EE | Inserts the element of / belongs to symbol |
| Empty Set |
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Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Altthe Alt key + Shiftthe Shift key + Othe O key | Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Optionthe Option key + Shiftthe Shift key + 00 | Inserts the empty set symbol |
| Implies |
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Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Altthe Alt key + Shiftthe Shift key + Ithe I key | Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Optionthe Option key + Shiftthe Shift key + =the Equals Key | Inserts the implies symbol |
| Infinity |
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Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Altthe Alt key + Ithe I key | Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Optionthe Option key + 88 | Inserts the infinity symbol |
| Intersection |
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Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Altthe Alt key + Uthe U key | Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Optionthe Option key + UU | Inserts the intersection symbol |
| Negation |
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Press Shiftthe Shift key + `the Acute/Grave Key OR Ctrlthe Control Key + Altthe Alt key + Shiftthe Shift key + Nthe N key |
Press Shiftthe Shift key + OR Ctrlthe Control Key + Optionthe Option key + Shiftthe Shift key + NN |
Inserts the negation symbol |
| Set of All Complex Numbers |
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Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Altthe Alt key + Dthe D key THEN Cthe C key | Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Optionthe Option key + DD THEN CC | Inserts a double-stuck c |
| Set of All Integers |
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Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Altthe Alt key + Dthe D key THEN Zthe Z key | Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Optionthe Option key + DD THEN ZZ | Inserts a double-struck z |
| Set of All Natural Numbers |
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Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Altthe Alt key + Dthe D key THEN Nthe N key | Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Optionthe Option key + DD THEN NN | Inserts a double-struck n |
| Set of All Rational Numbers |
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Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Altthe Alt key + Dthe D key THEN Qthe Q key | Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Optionthe Option key + DD THEN QQ | Inserts a double-struck q |
| Set of All Real Numbers |
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Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Altthe Alt key + Dthe D key THEN Rthe R key | Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Optionthe Option key + DD THEN RR | Inserts a double-struck r |
| Such That |
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Press Shiftthe Shift key + \the Backslash Key | Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Optionthe Option key + ; | Inserts the such that symbol |
| Union |
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Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Shiftthe Shift key + Uthe U key | Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Shiftthe Shift key + UU | Inserts the union symbol |
Shortcuts for Greek Letters and Letter Symbols
| Math Symbol | Hawkes Keypad Button | Windows Keyboard Shortcut | Mac Keyboard Shortcut | Action/Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| a-naught |
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Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Altthe Alt key + Shiftthe Shift key + Athe A key | Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Optionthe Option key + Shiftthe Shift key + AA | Inserts the a-naught symbol |
| Alpha |
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Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Altthe Alt key + Gthe G key THEN Athe A key | Press Optionthe Option key + Commandthe Command key + 88, THEN AA | Inserts the Greek alpha |
| Beta |
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Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Altthe Alt key + Gthe G key THEN Bthe B key | Press Optionthe Option key + Commandthe Command key + 88, THEN BB | Inserts the Greek beta at the curosr |
| d-bar |
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Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Altthe Alt key + Shiftthe Shift key + Dthe D key | Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Optionthe Option key + Shiftthe Shift key + DD | Inserts the d-bar symbol |
| Lambda |
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Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Altthe Alt key + Gthe G key THEN Lthe L key | Press Optionthe Option key + Commandthe Command key + 88, THEN LL | Inserts the Greek lambda |
| Mu |
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Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Altthe Alt key + Gthe G key THEN Mthe M key | Press Optionthe Option key + Commandthe Command key + 88, THEN MM | Inserts the Greek mu |
| Omega |
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Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Altthe Alt key + Gthe G key THEN Wthe W key | Press Optionthe Option key + Commandthe Command key + 88, THEN WW | Inserts the Greek omega |
| p-hat |
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Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Altthe Alt key + Shiftthe Shift key + Pthe P key | Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Optionthe Option key + Shiftthe Shift key + PP | Inserts the p-hat symbol |
| Pi |
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Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Altthe Alt key + Gthe G key THEN Pthe P key | Press Optionthe Option key + Commandthe Command key + 88, THEN PP | Inserts the Greek pi |
| Sigma |
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Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Altthe Alt key + Gthe G key THEN Sthe S key | Press Optionthe Option key + Commandthe Command key + 88, THEN SS | Inserts the Greek sigma |
| Theta |
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Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Altthe Alt key + Gthe G key THEN Qthe Q key | Press Optionthe Option key + Commandthe Command key + 88, THEN TT | Inserts the Greek theta |
| v-naught |
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Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Altthe Alt key + Vthe V key | Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Optionthe Option key + Commandthe Command key + VV | Inserts the v-naught symbol |
| x-bar |
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Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Altthe Alt key + Shiftthe Shift key + Xthe X key | Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Optionthe Option key + Shiftthe Shift key + xx | Inserts the x-bar symbol |
Shortcuts for Trigonometry and Angles
| Math Symbol | Hawkes Keypad Button | Windows Keyboard Shortcut | Mac Keyboard Shortcut | Action/Result |
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| Cosine |
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Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Altthe Alt key + Cthe C key | Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Optionthe Option key + CC | Inserts the cosine symbol followed by an input box inside paretheses |
| Cosine Power |
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Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Altthe Alt key + Shiftthe Shift key + Cthe C key | Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Optionthe Option key + Shiftthe Shift key + CC | Inserts the cosine symbol with an exponent input box followed by an input box inside parentheses |
| Degree |
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Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Shiftthe Shift key + "the Quotation Mark Key | Press Optionthe Option key + 00 | Inserts the degree symbol |
| Sine |
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Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Altthe Alt key + Sthe S key | Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Optionthe Option key + SS | Inserts the sine symbol followed by an input box inside parentheses |
| Sine Power |
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Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Altthe Alt key + Shiftthe Shift key + Sthe S key | Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Optionthe Option key + Shiftthe Shift key + SS | Inserts the sine symbol with an exponent input box followed by an input box inside parentheses |
| Tangent |
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Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Altthe Alt key + Tthe T key | Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Optionthe Option key + TT | Inserts the tangent symbol followed by an input box inside parentheses |
| Tangent Power |
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Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Altthe Alt key + Shiftthe Shift key + Tthe T key | Press Ctrlthe Control Key + Optionthe Option key + Shiftthe Shift key + TT | Inserts the tangent symbol with an exponent input box followed by an input box inside parentheses |
Graphing Question Keyboard Shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts are available for graphing questions in Hawkes Learning. These questions can be navigated using the tab key, shift + tab keys, space bar, and arrow keys. Please visit Graphing Question Keyboard Shortcuts for additional information.