The at symbol @

The at sign '@' is everywhere online. In email it separates user from domain, e.g. user@myemailprovider.com. Many apps also prefix usernames with it, like @user.

Let's focus on locating the key and pressing it correctly.

The location of the at sign is shown below:

Please note that the location of the at sign is different on various keyboard layouts. In the US layout it is above the number 2 key, but in other layouts, like UK, it is placed on top of the apostrophe key '.

In both keyboard layouts you should hold the Shift ⇧ key to type the at sign. Here is an animation showing how to press it:

Ready? Time for a couple of practice drills.