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For Windows:
Use On Screen Keyboard (enter OSK in Start/Run).
Use Numpad Emulator which will take less space on screen.
Use Character Map (enter charmap in Start/Run).
For linux:
Character Map for linux (Character Map in linux?)
There may be alternatives available for OSK and Numpad emulator for linux too. You can search for them.
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The option for Office is found in Word, menu
File > Options > Proofing, click the button
"AutoCorrect Options…", go to tab "AutoFormat As You Type".
The option name is
"Straight quotes" with “smart quotes".
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The problem is probably hardware.
It's possible to disable this key,
but this will cause some difficulties with useful
key-combinations that use it.
To disable the Win key:
Run regedit
Navigate to this key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
Right-click on an empty spot on the right
"New | DWORD (32-bit) Value&...
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If you are using a bluetooth / wireless mouse and keyboard, try using a wired mouse and keyboard to see if that eliminates the problem. If you are using a serial attached keyboard, try with a USB keyboard, and vice versa.
If the issue occurs no matter the type of mouse / keyboard attached, try using Spy++ (https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/visualstudio/...
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In addition to the accepted solution you should also save language for every application (when you switch between apps your language should also change).
Language preferences > Spelling, typing & keyboard settings (under "Related settings") > Advanced keyboard settings (under "More keyboard settings"). Set a checkbox "Let ...
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