Typing and Keyboarding Skills

 1. Parts of the Keyboard



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Keyboard Keys and Their Functions

  1. Alphanumeric Keys

  • Use: Type letters (A–Z), numbers (0–9), and symbols.

  • Layout: Usually in the QWERTY format.

  1. Numeric Keypad

  • Use: Quickly enter numbers (like a calculator).

  • Location: On the right side of most full-size keyboards.

  1. Function Keys (F1–F12)

  • Use: Provide shortcuts for specific tasks in software.

  1. Navigation Keys

  • Use: Move the cursor or scroll through pages.

  • Examples: Arrow keys, Home, End, Page Up, Page Down.

  1. Modifier Keys

  • Use: Work with other keys to perform special actions.

  • Examples: Ctrl, Alt, Shift.

  1. Lock Keys

  • Use: Turn certain functions on or off.

  • Examples: Caps Lock, Num Lock, Scroll Lock.

  1. System Keys

  • Use: Control basic system functions.

  • Examples: Esc (cancel), Enter (confirm or new line), Backspace/Delete (remove text).

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