How to Play a Keyboard Prank on a Coworker
Do you have coworkers who use the hunt-and-peck method of typing? This trick is guaranteed to drive them completely bonkers.
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As far as we're concerned, every day is April Fool's Day when it comes to office life -- prank away!
You Will Need
- Time
- Your coworker's computer keyboard
- A small screwdriver
Steps
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Step 1
Wait for coworker to leave
This prank needs about an hour of uninterrupted time to accomplish, so be prepared to stay late one night after your coworker leaves.
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Step 2
Dismantle the keyboard
With a small screwdriver, gently pop all the keys off the keyboard.
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Leave larger keys, such as Shift and Space, in place, as they sometimes have extra parts and can be delicate.
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Step 3
Rearrange the keys
Replace the keys in amusing new patterns, or just replace them completely at random. Either approach will cause plenty of confusion.
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Spell out a personalized message if you'd like.
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Step 4
Watch your coworker get completely frustrated
The next morning, make sure you're at the office in time to see your coworker try to type their first email. Hilarity garanteed.
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The standard keyboard layout for most U.S. computer keyboards and typewriters is called QWERTY, and is named after the first six letters in the top row.
