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I am using an application that requires me to frequently type in mixed-case strings starting with multiple uppercase characters, and the easiest way to do this is to hold shift and type them. However, whenever I hold the shift key for too long, Dashboard pops up and does not allow me to type anything more until I get rid of it. I looked in system settings, but I couldn't find that option. Is this possible and how can I do it?

Jakob Weisblat
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  • Though it's not a helpful answer, I'm curious as to why you don't use Caps Lock instead. –  Jul 21 '12 at 22:20
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    (iOS development is What I'm doing) I have to frequently type things like NSURLConnection and NSXMLParser, and (if I hesitate) even UIActivityIndicatorView triggers it. – Jakob Weisblat Jul 21 '12 at 22:22
  • That is a perfectly good reason! Incidentally, I've held down Shift on my Mac (for 30 seconds) and Dashboard doesn't show up at all. I am curious about this too. –  Jul 21 '12 at 22:23
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    I edited the question to clarify these strings. – Jakob Weisblat Jul 21 '12 at 22:23
  • I am voting to close this question because it no longer is applicable (I don't use this computer any more) and I stopped being able to reproduce this over remote desktop. – Jakob Weisblat Nov 27 '12 at 16:20

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Sounds like an accessibilty option 'Sticky Keys'.

And, for those who find it difficult to use a mouse, every Mac computer includes Mouse Keys, Slow Keys, and Sticky Keys, which adapt the computer to the user’s needs and capabilities. http://www.apple.com/accessibility/

Look for Universal Access in the system preferences and then Sticky Keys. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Access

Anthony Hatzopoulos
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