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Learning the Basics

Using the keyboard

Windows® special keys

Application key

Windows® logo key

Windows® special keys

The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in the operating system:

❖The Windows® logo key opens the Start menu.

❖The Application key has the same function as the secondary (or right mouse) control button.

Overlay keys

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Sample keyboard overlay keys

The keys with numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the ten-key keypad on a desktop computer’s keyboard.