Keyboard

Table 1-4Keyboard Components

1

Function Keys

Perform special functions depending on the software application being used.

 

 

 

2

Editing Keys

Includes the following: Insert, Home, Page Up, Delete, End, and Page Down.

 

 

 

3

Status Lights

Indicate the status of the computer and keyboard settings (Num Lock, Caps Lock,

 

 

and Scroll Lock).

 

 

 

4

Numeric Keys

Work like a calculator keypad.

 

 

 

5

Arrow Keys

Used to navigate through a document or Web site. These keys allow you to move

 

 

left, right, up, and down, using the keyboard instead of the mouse.

 

 

 

6

Ctrl Keys

Used in combination with another key; their effect depends on the application

 

 

software you are using.

 

 

 

7

Application Key1

Used (like the right mouse button) to open pop-up menus in a Microsoft Office

 

 

application. May perform other functions in other software applications.

 

 

 

8

Windows Logo Keys1

Used to open the Start menu in Microsoft Windows. Used in combination with other

 

 

keys to perform other functions.

 

 

 

9

Alt Keys

Used in combination with another key; their effect depends on the application

 

 

software you are using.

1Keys available in select geographic regions.

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