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Windows Computers Keyboard Handout

The document summarizes the functions of various keyboard keys, including alphanumeric keys, special function keys, cursor control keys, and navigation keys. It describes what each key does, such as using the space bar to add spaces between words, shift to type capital letters, arrow keys to move the text cursor, enter to submit information or go to the next line, backspace and delete to erase text, and more. It also mentions virtual keyboards that allow typing on touchscreen devices.

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Windows Computers Keyboard Handout

The document summarizes the functions of various keyboard keys, including alphanumeric keys, special function keys, cursor control keys, and navigation keys. It describes what each key does, such as using the space bar to add spaces between words, shift to type capital letters, arrow keys to move the text cursor, enter to submit information or go to the next line, backspace and delete to erase text, and more. It also mentions virtual keyboards that allow typing on touchscreen devices.

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KEYBOARD
The keyboard is an input device that allows you to enter letters, numbers and symbols into your
computer. The keyboard keys include the alphanumeric keys (letters and numbers), numeric
keypad (may not be available on netbooks/laptops), special function keys, mouse cursor moving
keys, and status lights.

The Keys

1. Space Bar - The Space Bar puts a space between words or letters.

2. Shift - Is used to type a capital letter by press the Shift key and a letter at the same time.

3. Caps Lock (Capitals Lock) - Is used to lock the capital position. (Note: On the numeric key
pad, a light over “Caps Lock” will come on and the letters you type will be capitalized (ABC). If
the light is off, the letters will appear in lower case (abc).

4. Home - The Home key brings the text cursor to the beginning of the line. (Text cursor is the
flashing bar were the text will start when you are typing)

5. End- The End key will bring the text cursor to end of the line.

6. Enter – The Enter key can be used to perform several tasks on a computer. When typing a
letter the Enter key is like a return on a type writer and will bring you text cursor to the next line
when you are typing. It is also used to “submit” an Internet for or address (www.ippl.info) and
opening a program on your desktop once it has been selected.
7. Up Arrow - The Up Arrow moves the text cursor to the top line of the page.

8. Down Arrow - The Down Arrow moves the text cursor to last line of the page. Note: If you
pressed the Enter key without typing anything, your last line may be blank.

9. Left Arrow - The Left Arrow moves the text cursor to the beginning of a line of text.

10. Right Arrow - The Right Arrow moves the text cursor to the middle of the line.

11. Delete - The Delete key is used to erase a few letters to the right of the text cursor. Be careful
you can accidently delete files from your computer if the file has been selected and you press
the delete key.

12. Backspace - The ← Backspace key is used to erase a few letters to the left of the text cursor.

13. Insert – The insert key can be used to either insert or type over data.

14. Tab - The Tab key will indent a line or new paragraph.

15. Page Up - The Page Up key to bring your text cursor to the beginning of the first line.

16. Page Down - The Page Down key to bring your text cursor to the end of the last line.

 Num Lock (Numbers Lock) (Not available on all laptops/keyboards) - The Num Lock
key activated the numeric key pad section of the keyboard.

17. Windows - The Windows key quickly display the Start menu.

18. Esc (Escape) - The Escape key is used to exit a menu or quit a task you are performing.

19. Ctrl (Control) - The Control key is combined with other keys to perform a command.

 For example, the key combination CTRL+ALT+DELETE (Control + Alternate + Delete)


can be used when a computer freezes or is unresponsive to display a screen with
options to shut down or restart the computer, change a password or user, close a
program, etc.

20. Alt (Alternate) - The Alt key is used to change (alternate) the function of other pressed keys.
Two popular Alt functions are “Alt & F4” to close a Window & Alt & Tab to switch between
windows.

Virtual Keyboard
A virtual keyboard is a software component that allows a user to enter characters.

Typing on a tablets virtual keyboard

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