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    Parts and Functions of The Computer Keyboard

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    The document describes the main parts and functions of a computer keyboard. It outlines 11 sections including the numeric keypad, arrow keys, cursor control keys, print screen/scroll lock/pause keys, backspace, enter, alphanumeric keys, function keys, escape key, tab key, and ctrl/alt/shift keys. It provides details on what each set of keys do, such as entering numbers, moving the cursor, taking screenshots, deleting characters, starting new lines, and using modifier keys to perform tasks like saving files.

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    The document describes the main parts and functions of a computer keyboard. It outlines 11 sections including the numeric keypad, arrow keys, cursor control keys, print screen/scroll lock/pause keys, backspace, enter, alphanumeric keys, function keys, escape key, tab key, and ctrl/alt/shift keys. It provides details on what each set of keys do, such as entering numbers, moving the cursor, taking screenshots, deleting characters, starting new lines, and using modifier keys to perform tasks like saving files.

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    The document describes the main parts and functions of a computer keyboard. It outlines 11 sections including the numeric keypad, arrow keys, cursor control keys, print screen/scroll lock/pause keys, backspace, enter, alphanumeric keys, function keys, escape key, tab key, and ctrl/alt/shift keys. It provides details on what each set of keys do, such as entering numbers, moving the cursor, taking screenshots, deleting characters, starting new lines, and using modifier keys to perform tasks like saving files.

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    PARTS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE COMPUTER KEYBOARD:

    1. NUMERIC KEYPAD resembles a calculator keypad. Many people find that is


    easier to type numbers using this keypad. On some keyboards, these keys
    double as arrow keys.
    2. ARROW KEYS are used for many different purposes, including moving the
    cursor, scrolling a document, or controlling a game.
    3. CURSOR CONTROL KEYS - The cursor control keys can vary, but they will
    usually include the following:
    Delete: Erases the character to the right of the cursor
    Insert: Switches between insert mode (which inserts new text without
    deleting anything) and overtype mode (which deletes the text after the
    cursor as you type)
    Home and End: These move the cursor to the beginning or end of the
    current line
    Page Up and Page Down: These scroll a document or webpage up or
    down
    4. PRINT SCREEN, SCROLL LOCK, & PAUSE/BREAK - are at the upper-right
    corner of the keyboard. The Print Screen key takes a picture of your screen
    (called a screenshot) that you can edit or save using a graphics program. Scroll
    Lock and Pause/Break are rarely used today, so some keyboards dont have
    them.
    5. BACKSPACE The backspace key erases the character to the left of the cursor.
    6. ENTER The enter key carries out commands. For example, while on the
    internet, you can type in a website address and then press Enter to go to the site.
    It is also used to start a new line in word processing program.
    7. ALPHANUMERIC KEYS The main part of the keyboard includes the
    alphanumeric keys (letters and numbers) and the space bar.
    8. FUNCTION KEYS The function keys are labelled F1 trough F12. Some
    programs used these keys as shortcuts for common tasks. For example, in many
    programs, F1 opens the Help file. On some keyboards, the function keys also
    control things like the sound volume or monitor brightness.
    9. ESCAPE KEY The Escape (ESC) key allows you to stop a function or action.
    For example, if a webpage is taking a long time to load, you can press the
    Escape key to stop loading it.
    10. TAB The tab key is used to create indents in word processing programs. Also if
    you are filling out a form online, you can use the Tab key to switch to the next
    field.
    11. CTRL, ALT, and SHIFT The Control (Ctrl), Alternate (Alt), and Shift keys are
    designed to work in combination with other keys. Typically, you hold down Ctrl,
    Alt, or Shift and type another key to do a specific task. For example, in many
    programs, typing Ctrl+S will save a file.

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