Why do people use asterisks instead of quotation marks?
No. An asterisk is not a form of punctuation. It serves no purpose other than to indicate to the reader that annotated information is available regarding the word, phrase or sentence to which the asterisk is attached. By the way, it’s better to refer to the “inverted comma” by its actual name: apostrophe.
Why do I get instead of quotation marks?
This happens because your keyboard layout is changed to UK from US where @ symbol appears where ” symbol is there. Step 1. Windows Key+I to invoke Settings > Time & Language > Region & Language > Add English (US) or any other appropriate language.
How do you censor words on asterisk?
Standard practice is to substitute asterisk when replacing just some letters (especially vowels, and not normally the first or last letter) in a swear-word (for example – “sh*t”, or “c**t”). Any random combination of other “special” characters (including but not limited to &#\%!</p>
<h2>Why do I get quotation marks when I press Shift 2?</h2>
<p>Sounds like you somehow switched the keyboard layout from United States to United Kingdom. With UK layout, <b>shift + 2 key</b> gives you quotation marks instead of the @ symbol. Check your keyboard layout configuration in Control Panel > Region & Language > Keyboards & Languages (tab).</p>
<h2>Why does my AT symbol not work?</h2>
<p>This has happened because a recent <b>Windows 10 update changed the default language and region settings to US English</b>. To fix it, click the Windows button in the far left hand corner of your taskbar (or tap the Windows key on your keyboard) and start typing “Region & language settings”.</p>
<h2>What does an asterisk mean in texting?</h2>
<p>Asterisk. Meaning: <b>You’re afraid the person isn’t as cool as you</b>. The main reason people use asterisks in a text is to censor a word, for example: “I like deep-fried sandwiches so my friends call me the C*** of Monte Cristo. So asterisks imply that you don’t think that person likes it raw, like you (and ODB).</p>