How do you properly execute a shift function on the keyboard?

To properly execute a shift function on the keyboard, you should press and hold the 'Shift' key with one finger while typing with another. This action allows you to type capital letters or access the alternate characters found on keys that have two functions, such as punctuation marks and special symbols.

For example, when you want to type an uppercase letter, holding the 'Shift' key while pressing the corresponding letter key will produce a capital version of that letter. This method is essential for achieving the correct formatting while typing without having to alter other settings on the keyboard.

Using the space bar, pressing 'Ctrl', or activating 'Caps Lock' does not achieve the same effect. The space bar produces a space, while the 'Ctrl' key is typically used for keyboard shortcuts rather than for capitalizing letters. Furthermore, 'Caps Lock' changes the keyboard's input mode to uppercase for all subsequent letters until it is pressed again, which may not be practical when you only need to capitalize a single letter or use special characters occasionally.