Compaq 7800 manual Working with the Standard Keyboard Keys, 6Using the Compaq Internet Keyboard

3-6Using the Compaq Internet Keyboard

Working with the Standard Keyboard Keys

The standard keyboard has four major types of keys:

xmain keys (typewriter-style)

xfunction keys (F1 through F12)

xarrow keys Å Æ Ç È

xnumeric keys (calculator-style)

Some keys have special functions, either alone or when combined with other keys. The functions may vary depending on the programs you are using. Refer to Help to learn how these keys can be used in combination with other keys to develop shortcuts in your programs.

Key/Button	Description
Å Æ Ç È	Arrow moves the cursor left, right, up, and down.

±Windows opens the Start menu.

)	Windows Application usually has the same effect as a right mouse click.
	Alt is frequently used in combination with other keys. By pressing Alt, the
Alt	focus moves from the cursor to the menu bar. The effect depends on the
	program you are using.
Backspace	Backspace moves the cursor left one space and deletes the character in
	that space.
Caps Lock	Caps Lock capitalizes all letters when typed. The Caps Lock light on the
	keyboard glows when the key is active.
Ctrl	Control is normally used in combination with other keys. The effect
	depends on the program you are using.
Delete	Delete deletes the character to the right of the cursor and moves the
	following text left one space.
End	End moves the cursor to the end of the text line, table cell, or document. It
	can also be used in combination with other keys.
Esc	Esc exits a program, moves back one window, or cancels a command,
	depending on the program you are using.