Why is the caps lock key often so big on a keyboard?

Originally on mechanical typewriters, both Shift and Caps Lock physically shifted (moved) the mechanism, and required a lot more force than typing any of the other keys. Hence, the Shift and Caps Lock keys were made bigger as many typists would use two fingers on them to make it easier to press.

1. Why is the Caps Lock key different?
2. When Caps Lock is on the letters are small?
3. Why do people capitalize with Caps Lock?

Why is the Caps Lock key different?

History. The Caps Lock key originated as a Shift lock key on mechanical typewriters. An early innovation in typewriters was the introduction of a second character on each typebar, thereby doubling the number of characters that could be typed, using the same number of keys.

When Caps Lock is on the letters are small?

This is a case of the default keys in Microsoft being changed. To fix them, do the following: Press both SHIFT KEYS at the same time. This will cancel the change in the keyboard configuration.

Why do people capitalize with Caps Lock?

They want to save time. When typing on a computer, text isn't usually auto capitalized, meaning that typing in only lowercase is quicker than with proper capitalization.