Special key functions (continued)

Key

[wl

Purpose

Works with other keys to perform special (control) functions, such as editing operations in MS-DOS and various application programs.

[ul

Works with other keys to enter alternate character

 

codes or functions.

 

 

 

Moves the cursor back one space, deleting the

 

character to the left of the cursor.

 

 

m

Ends a line of keyboard input or executes a

 

command.

 

 

Iml

Turns the Insert function on and off.

 

 

@iEl

Deletes the character marked by the cursor.

 

 

 

Control cursor location.

Changes the function of the numeric/cursor keys from entering numbers to positioning the cursor; changes back when pressed again.

[Erj

Cancels the current command line or operation.

m-mPerform special functions within application programs.

@gg (PrtSc)

Prints the screen display on a printer.

[slsl (Req)Generates the System Request function in some application programs (used with [ul).

mControls scrolling in some applications.

[pulSuspends the current operation.

Terminates the current operation (when used with

Lctrl.

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