Special Keys

Certain keys on your keyboard serve special functions when your computer is running MS-DOS or application programs. These special keys are described below.

Special key functions

KeyPurpose

Moves the cursor one tab to the right in normal mode and one tab to the left in shift mode.

Changes the letter keys from lower- to uppercase; Changes back to lowercase when pressed again. The number/symbol keys on the top row of the keyboard and the symbol keys in the main part of the keyboard are not affected.

Produces uppercase characters or the top symbols on the keys when used with the main character keys. Produces lowercase characters when the Caps Lock function is on.

Controls functions on the embedded numeric keypad as well as other special functions.

Works with other keys to perform special (control) functions.

Works with other keys to enter alternate character codes or functions.

Moves the cursor back one space.

Ends a line of keyboard input or executes a command.

Control cursor location.

Cancels the current command line or operation.

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