International Caps Lock Day is the annual celebration that is focused on celebrating the simple button that adds layers to our online communication - CAPS LOCK. The caps lock button on our computer has helped us keep a check on our language, tone and grammar time and again and International Caps Lock Day aims to help us celebrate just that. As we prepare to celebrate International Caps Lock Day 2024, here is everything you need to know about this day, how to celebrate International Caps Lock Day and its significance. Caps Lock Day Funny Memes and Puns to Send Those Who Love Using The Capitalisation Key.
When is International Caps Lock Day? Know Date and History
The celebration of International Caps Lock Day was established by Mr Derek Arnold of Iowa - who believed that this simple key that opened the world of layered or nuanced communication needs to be celebrated. The first International Caps Lock Day was marked in 2000. Interestingly, Caps Lock Day is celebrated twice a year - October 22 and June 28.
Significance of International Caps Lock Day
The celebration of International Caps Lock Day has varied in relevance in recent times. While it was started as a way of being thankful for the power of CAPS LOCK, it has evolved since. The use of caps lock in everyday life is often misunderstood as an angry response. However, in recent times, people have started using ALL CAPS to showcase everything from delightful surprises to anger and worse. These changing definitions and meanings behind caps lock are exactly what International Caps Lock Day aims to teach one and all. October 2024 Festivals, Events and Holidays Calendar: Complete List of Important National and International Days and Dates.
Every year, on the occasion of International Caps Lock Day, people often turn on their caps lock for all their tests to exaggerate the use of the feature. However, more often than not, people try to focus on making people understand the layered meanings of the use of caps lock and how to use it the right way for maximum impact. Here’s wishing everyone a Happy International Caps Lock Day 2024.
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