Multi-mode keyboard

A method comprising:

• receiving, by a processor associated with a keyboard, a first keystroke signal from the keyboard indicating that a first key has been pressed, wherein, prior to receiving the first keystroke signal, the keyboard operates in a first state corresponding to a normal operating mode;
• switching, by the processor, the keyboard from the first state to a second state in response to receiving the first keystroke signal, wherein the second state corresponds to a legal text entry mode;
• receiving, by the processor during the second state, a second keystroke signal from the keyboard indicating that a second key has been pressed, wherein the first key is different from the second key;
• determining, by the processor, a plurality of keystroke signals in response to receiving the second keystroke signal during the second state;
• and
• generating, by the processor during the second state, the plurality of keystroke signals, wherein the plurality of keystroke signals correspond to a preset text entry code for at least one of a section symbol, a pilcrow symbol, or a copyright symbol.