Help, the shift key on my BB Pearl has stopped working - does anyone know a work around to get numbers without using the shift key?

The ALT key?
Holding down the button might do the trick too.

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Sorry couldn't resist

Have you tried rebooting the blackberry (by removing the battery while it's switched on), in case it's a software error?

Thanks for the suggestions but I have tried them all and no luck. I am currently using QTC13's method

Glad I could help