Typing and Keyboarding Skills
1. Parts of the Keyboard
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Keyboard Keys and Their Functions
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Alphanumeric Keys
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Use: Type letters (A–Z), numbers (0–9), and symbols.
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Layout: Usually in the QWERTY format.
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Numeric Keypad
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Use: Quickly enter numbers (like a calculator).
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Location: On the right side of most full-size keyboards.
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Function Keys (F1–F12)
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Use: Provide shortcuts for specific tasks in software.
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Navigation Keys
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Use: Move the cursor or scroll through pages.
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Examples: Arrow keys, Home, End, Page Up, Page Down.
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Modifier Keys
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Use: Work with other keys to perform special actions.
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Examples: Ctrl, Alt, Shift.
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Lock Keys
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Use: Turn certain functions on or off.
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Examples: Caps Lock, Num Lock, Scroll Lock.
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System Keys
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Use: Control basic system functions.
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Examples: Esc (cancel), Enter (confirm or new line), Backspace/Delete (remove text).
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