
Keyboard
Table 1-3 Keyboard Components
1  | Function Keys  | Perform special functions depending on the software application being used.  | 
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2  | Editing Keys  | Includes the following: Insert, Home, Page Up, Delete, End, and Page Down.  | 
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3  | Status Lights  | Indicate the status of the computer and keyboard settings (Num Lock, Caps Lock,  | 
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4  | Numeric Keys  | Work like a calculator keypad.  | 
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5  | Arrow Keys  | Used to navigate through a document or Web site. These keys allow you to move  | 
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6  | Ctrl Keys  | Used in combination with another key; their effect depends on the application  | 
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7  | Application Key1  | Used (like the right mouse button) to open   | 
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  | application. May perform other functions in other software applications.  | 
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8  | Windows Logo Keys1  | Used to open the Start menu in Microsoft Windows. Used in combination with other  | 
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9  | Alt Keys  | Used in combination with another key; their effect depends on the application  | 
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