KEYBOARDING AND DOCUMENTS PROCESSING

SEMI-FINAL HANDOUT

Keyboarding is the process through which information is keyed into the

computer or the typewriter by the use of various keys of the keyboard. It is also
defined as the ability to utilize the complete set of keys of the keyboard, usually
hand-operated to feed in data into the computer. Letters, reports and various
documents produced in schools and offices are all done through keyboarding.

The keyboard is a very important aspect of computer and typewriter part as it is

the basis for efficient computer or typewriter use. Without the knowledge of
keyboarding the leaner cannot perform any meaningful task with the computer.

Importance of Keyboarding

1. speed: it enable the user of the computer or typewriter to do a lot of work faster
than when he applies sight system
2. Accuracy: Learning to use the appropriate singer to manipulate a specific key
reduces errors in typing as well as the wrong stress
3. Efficiency: speed and accuracy bring about efficiency of work
4. Easy production of work: a good knowledge of touch system enable the
operator to produce whatever work he does in computer or typewriter
5. Sense of Happiness and Encouragement: the achievement of speed, accuracy,
and efficiency give joy and encourages one to strive to greater height in the
course of keyboarding
6. Career Opportunity: it will make a job seeker more marketable as most jobs in
society requires some degree of computer work
7. Personal use: individuals own computer nowadays. A good knowledge of
keyboarding will enable one work on One’s Personal computers

Correct Keyboarding Techniques

To learn the correct operation of the keyboard you must mater the
keyboard very well. For the operator to master the keyboard and thus
thoroughly. This, the operator achieves by taking a form decision not to look at
the keyboarding. There are 26 alphabets in the computer keyboard and more
than 20 different signs and marks such as division (/), full stop (.) exclamation
mark(!) and other standard functions keys.
 The Keyboard Rows

The Keyboard rows are made up of the following:

1. Top Row Keys In Computer: they are the letters of the following alphabets.
Q,W,E,R,T,V,U,I,O,P. Other keys (not alphabets) that make up the top row
are [.], {.}, L, and //
2. Upper Row Keys: upper row keys comprise of numerical keys found at the
upper row of the keyboard namely, 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,0. Others found on top
of them Are @,&,^,*,(,),-,+, = etc.
3. Home Row keys: the home keys are asdf, jkl; they are called home keys or
home rows because they are the key where the operator rests his hand
and only move the fingers from these keys to lit other keys and then return
back to these row.

Division of the Keyboard - The keyboard is divided into two the left hand
side and the right hand side.

Left Hand Side: the left hand side of the keyboard is operated with the left
fingers.

For the left hand fingers

1. The finger that types A also type Z and Q

2. The finger that types S also type X and W
3. The finger that types D also types C and E
4. The finger that types F also type R,T,G and V

For the Right hand Finger

1. The finger that types ; (Coloum) also type P

2. The finger that types L types O and , (comma)
3. The finger that types K also types I and M
4. These finger are also used to types figured strike the special function keys to keys
and do other operations.

Home Row and Home Keys

The home keys are the keys where the fingers are returned when they are not
doing active work. Each finger after striking the appropriate key come back
and rest at the home key. The home keys are 8 in number, they are the first and
the last four of the keys show below. [A] [S] [D] [F] [G] [J] [K] [L] [;]

The home key and fingers that operate them.

Left hand key Right hand

LF RF MF IF IF IF IF MF RF LF

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

Q W E R T Y U I O P

What is Computer Keyboard?

A keyboard is a portable wired or wireless electronic device that contains all the
alphabets, numerics, symbols and special characters, which is used for entering
input data into a laptop/ desktop computer system. The various types of
computer keyboards typically used by computer users for different purposes are
a qwerty keyboard, a gaming keyboard, a virtual keyboard and a multimedia
keyboard. Based on the connectivity options used for a keyboard to connect
with a computer, it is classified as a wired keyboard, a wireless keyboard, a
Bluetooth keyboard and an USB keyboard.

Types of Computer Keyboard

Keyboards are classified based on the size and their mode of usage. Those types
are discussed below:

1. Multimedia Keyboard
The keyboard that has all multimedia buttons is called multimedia keyboard. The
buttons include play, pause, previous, next, volume up, volume down, mute and
special button to launch media. Also, a button to launch a browser, my
computer, calculator is available.
2. Mechanical Keyboard
The primitive keyboard which uses physical buttons for each key is called a
mechanical keyboard. It makes noise when each key is pressed. A button is
pushed down and an electrical signal is sent to the computer device which
then shows the characters.

3. Wireless Keyboard
Bluetooth, IR technology or Radio Frequency is used to connect the keyboard
with the computer device. We can port the keyboard and the parent system is
not needed near the keyboard. These keyboards are lightweight and smaller in
size. These keyboards should have a transmitter and trans-receiver. Transmitter
sends the strokes from the keyboard as radio waves which are received by
trans-receiver kept near parent device.

4. Virtual Keyboard
The keyboard used in smartphones is called a virtual keyboard. This keyboard
appears when needed and disappears when typing is completed. This can be
automatically set as per need. Also in the windows system, we can use a virtual
keyboard that appears on the screen. There is no physical object to carry for a
virtual keyboard.

5. USB Keyboard
Universal Serial Bus Keyboard has a USB stick with a wire which has to be inserted
into the USB port of the system. And then the keyboard works well. While
rebooting the system, the keyboard is not supported and hence the users may
face an issue. Installation of suitable drivers helps to resolve this issue.

6. Ergonomic Keyboard
This keyboard is mainly designed for users who use both hands for typing. The
advantage of this keyboard is less muscle strain and carpal tunnel syndrome for
users. The keyboard is built with the view of ergonomics. This keyboard is
expensive and not affordable for common people.

7. QWERTY Keyboard
The earlier typewriters had keys in the range QWERTY due to the arrangement of
strings. Early computer keyboards were also built in the same manner for the
ease of use for typewriter users. This keyboard is the most common one used by
all of us and hence needs no introduction.
8. Gaming Keyboard
The keyboard that has very few keys specific for gamers is called gaming
keyboard. Graphics are also included in the keyboard. W, S, D, A and arrow
keys are the only keys you could find in this keyboard. The design is so good that
anyone could fall in love with the keyboard.

9. Chiclet Keyboard
The keys are square-shaped with rounded edges in this keyboard. The
technology varies for devices which makes this special. Buttons are attached
with membranes of the switches in the keyboard and this is used in almost all the
devices now.

10. Membrane Keyboard

These keyboards use pressure pads and have characters printed on a flexible
surface called membrane. The cost is very less for these keyboards. But the
inaccuracy in typing and gaming made them lose the importance.

11. Thumb Keyboard

The smaller keyboard with fewer keys or only numeric characters is called a
thumb keyboard. These are mostly used for arithmetic operations and also for
gaming. The size of this keyboard is just thumb-size.

12. Flexible Keyboard

The keyboards made of silicone which has most of the keys and flexible in
appearance is called a flexible keyboard. The distance between the keys are
less. The keyboards are meant for rolling and are not foldable.

13. Laptop Sized Keyboard

The keys are reduced and the space between keys are less in this type of
keyboard. These are specially designed for laptops. Most keyboards do not
have numeric keypads and some functions are incorporated with other keys on
the keyboard.

14. Backlit Keyboard

The keys have lights which help the users to type even in the dark. These
keyboards are available in gaming and traditional keyboards.

15. Magic Keyboards

These keyboards are manufactured by Mac and are supported by the battery.
The design is good and makes everyone have the feel of the keyboard.
16. Bluetooth Keyboard
The keyboard is connected with the system using Bluetooth and hence the USB
port can be used for other purposes. This keyboard provides flexibility to the
wired keyboard.

17. Chorded Keyboard

A limited number of keys help the user to port the keyboard anywhere. A
combination of some keys helps to produce the desired characteristics. The
keyboard is small in size and is not commercially successful as other keyboards.

Uses of Keyboard
Here we have pointed out the uses of the keyboard.

 Users can type the letters and numbers using the keyboard. Also, some
special commands can be done using the keyboard. Only with the
keyboard, we can input data.
 Most of the functions can be performed by a keyboard without the help
of the mouse. Function keys and control keys are used for special
functions done by mouse.
 Shortcut keys are used to access any files from the system so that mouse
use can be avoided.
 Control key and escape key can be used in most of the functions for
various purposes.

Touch screen keyboards are mostly in use nowadays and in the future, these
may be replaced by Augmented Reality keyboards. New keyboards are flexible
and more customized than traditional ones. Maybe in the future, the data can
be inputted by other means than the keyboard. The mindset to welcome all
changes is needed for the generation.

How the keys are organized

The keys on your keyboard can be divided into several groups based on
function:

 Typing (alphanumeric) keys. These keys include the same letter, number,
punctuation, and symbol keys found on a traditional typewriter.
 Control keys. These keys are used alone or in combination with other keys to
perform certain actions. The most frequently used control keys are Ctrl, Alt,
the Windows logo key , and Esc.
 Function keys. The function keys are used to perform specific tasks. They are
labeled as F1, F2, F3, and so on, up to F12. The functionality of these keys
differs from program to program.
 Navigation keys. These keys are used for moving around in documents or
webpages and editing text. They include the arrow keys, Home, End, Page
Up, Page Down, Delete, and Insert.
 Numeric keypad. The numeric keypad is handy for entering numbers
quickly. The keys are grouped together in a block like a conventional
calculator or adding machine.

The following illustration shows how these keys are arranged on a typical
keyboard. Your keyboard layout might be different.

Typing text

Whenever you need to type something in a program, e-mail message, or text

box, you'll see a blinking vertical line ( ) called the cursor or insertion point. It
shows where the text that you type will begin. You can move the cursor by
clicking in the desired location with the mouse, or by using the navigation keys
(see the "Using navigation keys" section of this article).
In addition to letters, numerals, punctuation marks, and symbols, the typing keys
also include Shift, Caps Lock, Tab, Enter, the Spacebar, and Backspace.

Key name How to use it

Shift Press Shift in combination with a letter to type an uppercase
letter. Press Shift in combination with another key to type the
symbol shown on the upper part of that key.
Caps Lock Press Caps Lock once to type all letters as uppercase. Press
Caps Lock again to turn this function off. Your keyboard might
have a light indicating whether Caps Lock is on.
Tab Press Tab to move the cursor several spaces forward. You can
also press Tab to move to the next text box on a form.
Enter Press Enter to move the cursor to the beginning of the next line.
In a dialog box, press Enter to select the highlighted button.
Spacebar Press the Spacebar to move the cursor one space forward.
Backspace Press Backspace to delete the character before the cursor, or
the selected text.

Using keyboard shortcuts

Keyboard shortcutsare ways to perform actions by using your keyboard. They're

called shortcuts because they help you work faster. In fact, almost any action or
command you can perform with a mouse can be performed faster using one or
more keys on your keyboard.

In Help topics, a plus sign (+) between two or more keys indicates that those
keys should be pressed in combination. For example, Ctrl + A means to press
and hold Ctrl and then press A. Ctrl + Shift + A means to press and hold Ctrl and
Shift and then press A.
Find program shortcuts

You can do things in most programs by using the keyboard. To see which
commands have keyboard shortcuts, open a menu. The shortcuts (if available)
are shown next to the menu items.

Keyboard shortcuts appear next to menu items.

Choose menus, commands, and options

You can open menus and choose commands and other options using your
keyboard. In a program that has menus with underlined letters, press Alt and an
underlined letter to open the corresponding menu. Press the underlined letter in
a menu item to choose that command. For programs that use the ribbon, such
as Paint and WordPad, pressing Alt overlays (rather than underlines) a letter that
can be pressed.
Press Alt + F to open the File menu, then press P to choose the Print command.

Press this To do this

Windows logo Open the Start menu
key
Alt + Tab Switch between open programs or windows
Alt + F4 Close the active item, or exit the active program
Ctrl + S Save the current file or document (works in most
programs)
Ctrl + C Copy the selected item
Ctrl + X Cut the selected item
Ctrl + V Paste the selected item
Ctrl + Z Undo an action
Ctrl + A Select all items in a document or window
F1 Display Help for a program or Windows
 Windows logo Display Windows Help and Support
key + F1
Esc Cancel the current task
Application key Open a menu of commands related to a selection in
a program. Equivalent to right-clicking the selection.

This trick works in dialog boxes too. Whenever you see an underlined letter
attached to an option in a dialog box, it means you can press Alt plus that letter
to choose that option.

Useful shortcuts

The following table lists some of the most useful keyboard shortcuts. For a more
detailed list, see Keyboard shortcuts.

Using navigation keys

The navigation keys allow you to move the cursor, move around in documents
and webpages, and edit text. The following table lists some common functions
of these keys.

Press this To do this

Left Arrow, Right Move the cursor or selection one space or line in the
Arrow, Up Arrow, direction of the arrow, or scroll a webpage in the
or Down Arrow direction of the arrow
Home Move the cursor to the end of a line or move to the
top of a webpage
End Move the cursor to the end of a line or move to the
bottom of a webpage
Ctrl + Home Move to the top of a document
Ctrl + End Move to the bottom of a document
Page Up Move the cursor or page up one screen
 Page Down Move the cursor or page down one screen
Delete Delete the character after the cursor, or the selected
text; in Windows, delete the selected item and move it
to the Recycle Bin
Insert Turn Insert mode off or on. When Insert mode is on, text
that you type is inserted at the cursor. When Insert
mode is off, text that you type replaces existing
characters.

Using the numeric keypad

The numeric keypad arranges the numerals 0 though 9, the arithmetic operators
+ (addition), - (subtraction), * (multiplication), and / (division), and the decimal
point as they would appear on a calculator or adding machine. These
characters are duplicated elsewhere on the keyboard, of course, but the
keypad arrangement allows you to rapidly enter numerical data or
mathematical operations with one hand.
Numeric Keyboard

To use the numeric keypad to enter numbers, press Num Lock. Most keyboards
have a light that indicates whether Num Lock is on or off. When Num Lock is off,
the numeric keypad functions as a second set of navigation keys (these
functions are printed on the keys next to the numerals or symbols).

You can use your numeric keypad to perform simple calculations with
Calculator.

Operate Calculator with the numeric keypad

Three odd keys

So far, we've discussed almost every key you're likely to use. But for the truly
inquisitive, let's explore the three most mysterious keys on the keyboard: PrtScn,
Scroll Lock, and Pause/Break.

PrtScn (or Print Screen)

A long time ago, this key actually did what it says—it sent the current screen of
text to your printer. Nowadays, pressing PrtScn captures an image of your entire
screen (a "screen shot") and copies it to the Clipboard in your computer's
memory. From there you can paste it (Ctrl + V) into Microsoft Paint or another
program and, if you want, print it from that program.

More obscure is SYS RQ, which shares the key with PrtScn on some keyboards.
Historically, SYS RQ was designed to be a "system request," but this command is
not enabled in Windows.

Tip: Press Alt + PrtScn to capture an image of just the active window, instead of
the entire screen.

ScrLk (or Scroll Lock)

In most programs, pressing Scroll Lock has no effect. In a few programs, pressing
Scroll Lock changes the behavior of the arrow keys and the Page Up and Page
Down keys; pressing these keys causes the document to scroll without changing
the position of the cursor or selection. Your keyboard might have a light
indicating whether Scroll Lock is on.

Pause/Break

This key is rarely used. In some older programs, pressing this key pauses the
program or, in combination with Ctrl, stops it from running.

Other keys

Some modern keyboards come with "hot keys" or buttons that give you quick,
one-press access to programs, files, or commands. Other models have volume
controls, scroll wheels, zoom wheels, and other gadgets. For details about these
features, check the information that came with your keyboard or computer, or
go to the manufacturer's website.

Tips for using your keyboard safely

Using your keyboard properly can help avoid soreness or injury to your wrists,
hands, and arms, particularly if you use your computer for long periods. Here are
a few tips to help improve keyboard use:

 Place your keyboard at elbow level. Your upper arms should be relaxed at
your sides.
 Center your keyboard in front of you. If your keyboard has a numeric
keypad, you can use the spacebar as the centering point.
 Type with your hands and wrists floating above the keyboard, so that you
can use your whole arm to reach for distant keys instead of stretching your
fingers.
 Avoid resting your palms or wrists on any type of surface while typing. If your
keyboard has a palm rest, use it only during breaks from typing.
 While typing, use a light touch and keep your wrists straight.
 When you're not typing, relax your arms and hands.
 Take short breaks from computer use every 15 to 20 minutes.
Computer Keyboard, shortcut keys And Uses
To make your work easier on a computer, you need to master the keyboard and
it secret keys. Computer shortcuts make your work easier and faster especially if
you work on the computer on a daily basis. Each different parts of a computer
keyboard have their own function and various uses and today we will be going
into how you can use them to your own advantage.

A Computer Keyboard’s Components

Though computer keyboards exist in a variety of styles and configurations, the
fundamental parts of all keyboards are the same. A standard computer
keyboard is composed of the following components:

1. Function keys.
2. Typing keys
3. Navigation keys
4. Numeric Keys
5. Special keys
1. Function Keys
The standard computer keyboards include function keys spanning from F1 to
F10. Some advanced keyboards have 1-F12 function keys. These function keys
are located on the keyboard’s top row. For modern improved keyboards, they
are labelled F1, F2, F3, F4, and F12.

2. Typing keys
These keys are identical to those seen on an antique typewriter. They are
comprised of alphabetic letters, Numbers and Special Characters such as
comma (,), full stop (.), question mark (?) etc.

3. Navigation keys
The Navigation keys are frequently referred to as the arrow keys. The text pointer
is moved in the direction indicated by their arrows using these four keys when
typing. Above them are the remaining of cursor-control keys: insert, delete,
home, end, page up, and page down.

4. Numeric Keys
The numeric keypad is used by bankers, bank tellers, and line ticket agents
especially those that work with figures. It features keys that function similarly to
calculators. Additionally, this keypad functions as a cursor keypad. Its behaviour
is determined by the Num lock keys.
5. Special Keys
The “CTRL”, “ALT”, “WINDOW”, “SHIFT”, “TAB”, and “ESC” keys are only a few of
the specific computer keys found on a computer keyboard. These keys were
created with a specific function in mind.

The functions, key shortcuts and use Of The Computer Keyboard

1. Function Keys
The Function Keys are the keys denoted by the letters F1 through F12. They are
referred to as function keys since each one performs a unique function in
various programs. Additionally, they can be used in conjunction with other keys.

F1 – Mostly regarded as the help key. When this key is touched, almost every
program displays a help screen. To access the CMOS setup. The Windows Key +
F1 combination will bring up the Microsoft Windows help and support centre.

F2 – Within the windows In all versions of Windows, renames a selected icon, file,
or folder.

Alt + Ctrl + F2 shortcut key opens the Microsoft Word document window.
Ctrl + F2 in Microsoft Word opens the print preview window. It begins the
advance option instantly and renames a selected file or folder.
F3 – When on the Windows Desktop, frequently launches a search feature for a
variety of programs, including Microsoft Windows. F3 on the MS-DOS or Windows
command line will execute the previous command.
Shift + F3 in Microsoft Word changes the text from upper to lower case or inserts
a capital letter at the start of each word.
Windows Keys + F3 in Microsoft Outlook opens the advanced search box.

F4 – In Windows and Internet Explorer, this command opens the address bar.
Alt + F4 closes the presently open application window in Microsoft Windows.
Ctrl + F4 in Microsoft Windows shuts all open windows within the currently active
window.
F5 – refreshes or reloads the page or document window in all major internet
browsers. When running Microsoft Word’s, it functions as a shortcut for finding,
replacing, and go-to windows. In Powerpoint, begin a slideshow.
F6 – In Web Browsers, Mozilla Firefox, and the majority of other web browsers, this
command moves the pointer to the Address bar.
Ctrl + Shift + F6 initiates the opening of another Word Document.

F7 – Frequently used to verify a document’s spelling and grammar in Microsoft

programs such as Word, Outlook, and others.
Shift + F7 does a Thesaurus search on the highlighted word. In Mozilla Firefox, this
option enables Caret browsing.
F8 – This command is used to reach the Windows start menu, which is frequently
used to access Os Safe Mode.

F9 – Refreshes Microsoft Word documents. Microsoft Outlook is used to send and

receive e-mail.
F10 – In Microsoft Windows, this command activates an open application’s
menu bar.
Shift+F10 does the same function as right-clicking on a highlighted icon, file, or
web link. To access the advanced options.
F11 – Full-screen mode is enabled in all major web browsers with this key.
Ctrl + F11 when the computer begins to access the hidden recovery partition on
a large number of Dell computers.

F12 – Opens the Microsoft Word Save As window.

Ctrl + F12 will save the document as a word document (similar to Ctrl + S).
Ctrl + F12 will save the document as a word document (similar to Ctrl + S). Save
the Microsoft Word document with Shift + F12.
Ctrl + shift + F12 prints a Microsoft Word document.

2. Typing keys

These keys include numeric values, alphabetic characters, and special

characters (symbols). The numbers range from 0 to 9. The alphabets are
designated from A to Z. special characters (symbols) include the following: @, #,
$, ?,/,,& etc.
3. Numeric Keys
These keys are located on the right-hand side of the keyboard and are used to
enter data and perform calculations also note that not all keyboard has these
keys. Some small-sized laptops do not have these keys.

4. Modifiers Keys
These are the control, alt, and shift keys. They are not used independently, but
rather in conjunction with one or more other keys.

Example:

CTRL+ALT+DELETE launches a dialogue reboots the computer, switch user,

hibernate and other options
ALT + F4 abruptly closes any currently launched program in the session

CTRL + S saves a Microsoft Word document.

5. Navigation keys
These are the keys that govern the cursor’s movement. Examples:

 Arrow Keys- The arrow keys move the cursor left, right, up, and down.
 The page up and page down keys are used to navigate up and down a
page, accordingly.
 The Home key advances the cursor or text a specified distance or moves
to the top of a page in some programs
 The space bar key is used to shift the cursor into one space.
 The Enter(return) key instructs the computer to launch or perform a task.
Additionally, it advances the pointer to the start of a new line.
 The Delete key drives the cursor and deletes characters along the way.
 The backspace key repositions the cursor and deletes characters.
 The ESC key aborts the current task.

6. Additional Keys
Insert Key – Primarily used on a personal computer (PC) or text editor to
transition between two text-entry modes. The first is overtype mode, in which the
cursor overwrites any text currently present in the current spot as it is typed.
The other is insert mode, in which the cursor adds a character at its present
location, effectively pushing all other characters one position forward.

Caps lock – When this key is pushed, there is a toggle between the
capitalization of alphabet typed on the computer keyboard

Num Lock Key — when pushed, this key activates the numeric keypad’s number
mode.
Prt Sc : This key also known as the print screen butoon, prints the contents of the
currently selected window. It is used in combination with the Fn Key on laptops.

Fn Key – short for function, is a modification key found on a large number of

keyboards, particularly computers, that is used in a separate compact. It is
frequently observed on notebook computers due to the limited size of their
keyboards.
Scroll Lock Key – The scroll lock is used to temporarily halt text scrolling or
program execution. When the scroll lock is activated on the keyboard in
Microsoft Excel, hitting any of the keys on the keyboard moves the display in
that direction but does not change the selected cell.
Windows Key launches the startup menu.

What is Computer Keyboard?

A computer keyboard is a input device and peripheral device.

With the help of which you can enter any type of text data into the computer.
The keyboard is also called the main part of the computer.

The keyboard is a medium through which the user and the computer can
communicate with each other.

There are many types of buttons in the computer, which have different
functions.

What are the Parts of Keyboard?

There are various parts of keyboard, which are given below.

 Escape Key

 Tab Key

 Alt Key

 Ctrl Key

 Space Bar Key

 Enter Key

 Caps Lock Key

 Shift Key

 Backspace Key

 Cursor Key

 Numeric Keypad

 Function Keys

 Special Key

 Windows Key

1. Escape Key
The Escape key is a function key on a keyboard. Originally, it was the only way
to input the so-called ‘escape sequence’.

It is often used as a way of quitting or aborting the current task. It is also used as
a form of a control character in computer programming languages such as C,
C++, and Java.

In modern operating systems, including Windows and Mac OS X, it has been

repurposed as a shortcut key for displaying the system's "Start" menu or "Quick
Access Menu".

2. Tab Key
The tab key is a key pressed on a typewriter keyboard to move the insertion
point forward to the next tab stop when formatting copy in a monospaced font.
It is typically labeled with the T symbol.

The Tab key has many different functions in different software and operating
systems.

While its original use was in typewriters, later it was used as a command in text
editing and word processing programs.

The Tab key can also be found on other devices such as calculators and mobile
phones.

The Tab key is still used today for moving around text and aligning objects inside
of applications like Microsoft Word.

3. ALT Key
The ALT key is used in combination with one or more other keys to perform
various commands in most computer programs, including word processing and
web browsers.

Here are some of the basic functions of the ALT key:

Movement - Pressing the ALT key and an arrow key will move the cursor to the
opposite direction of which you pressed.

Copy - Pressing CTRL+ALT+C will copy whatever is selected (within your

computer screen) and paste it into your document where your cursor currently
resides.

Paste - Pressing CTRL+ALT+V will paste whatever was copied to wherever your
cursor currently resides within your document.

4. CTRL Key
The CTRL key is used in conjunction with other keys in order to make a selection
on the computer.

For example, if you press CTRL and shift at the same time and then click on a
word, it will select all the words that are typed before and after that word.
This can be helpful when you’re copy-pasting information from one part of the
document to another.

There are many different uses for CTRL key combinations such as "CTRL+C" or
"CTRL+V".

5. Space Bar Key

The space bar is one of the most useful keys on your computer keyboard.

Contrary to popular belief, the space bar does not serve just one purpose. This
key can function as a space, a carriage return, or a tab.

However, this key has other functions also.

It is what separates words and provides space between sentences. The space
bar can also be used to pause while reading something, or take a break while
writing.

The space bar is often called the 'space' key, but it serves other purposes too.

6. Enter Key
The enter key is used to send a carriage return and an end-of-line character to a
computer's operating system.

This key is typically located at the bottom left of the keyboard.

It sends an ASCII code 13 to the computer which tells it that you want to start a
new line of text after the current one.

Once you press this button, you can type in more information on the same line
or create a new line of text.

7. Caps Lock Key

The Caps Lock key is a very useful and important key.

It is the button on the keyboard which locks all the letters you type in upper case
or all the letters you type in lower case.

The Caps Lock key is not only used to change the case of letters, it also has
other uses.

You can use Caps Lock to make your typing easier by capitalizing words
automatically.

You can also use it to enter Unicode symbols without pressing any additional
keys.

8. Shift Key
The shift key is a modifier key on a computer or typewriter keyboard.

When this key is pressed, the letters produced by the machine are made larger
by one point size.

The idea behind this was to help with readability in printing shops.

This original use of the shift key has since expanded to allow for multiple
combinations of symbols and characters when pressed at the same time.

9. Backspace Key
The backspace key is a simple yet essential key on your keyboard. It is used to
delete the last character that you've typed.

The word "Backspace" is also sometimes written as "BkSp" or "BS."

The backspace key can be found on the upper right-hand side of most
keyboards.

This key was first introduced by IBM in 1961 and it has been around ever since.

By pressing this button, you can take out mistakes or typos to correct them.

10. Cursor Key

The cursor usually moves by one character to the right after each keystroke.

A cursor key is a key on a keyboard that moves the cursor.

It can be called arrow keys, arrow buttons, cursor control keys, navigation keys,
or other similar names.

Cursor keys allow for more precise control of where characters appear on the
screen and make it easier and faster to move around and insert text.
11. Numeric Keypad
A numeric keypad is the set of keys found on most modern keyboards that are
mainly used for entering numbers.

It's also called a numeric pad or ten-key, and they are usually found below the
alphabetic keyboard.

Unlike the numbers on your phone, these numbers are not in alphabetical order.

They are grouped in clusters of three digits per column.

12. Function Keys

When you hit the function key on your keyboard, it will change what kind of
character is coming up.

For example, the number 5 and the letter S might come up when you use a
function key.

The function keys are often used for things like math and other symbols that
might be hard to type without them.

Here’s a list of the most common function keys and what they do:

 F1: show help.

 F2: rename file.

 F3: find the next match in your text.

 F4: decrease the volume level.

 F5: refresh a webpage.

 F6: play or pause audio or video player.

13. Special Key

The special keys on your keyboard are usually the ones you only use when
gaming, in a graphics program, or in another specialized software.

These keys can be used to do things that would otherwise require a mouse to
do.

For example, the function key is often used for opening menus in programs.

The arrows are often used to scroll through a document. And the Esc key is
typically used as the cancel button.

14. Windows Key

The Windows key can be used to open up a window with all of your active tasks
in Windows, start new programs, and close open programs.

This function is most often used while you are working on an application.

When you use this key combination, you will see your taskbar appear at the
bottom of your screen with any open applications that are running highlighted
in blue text.

You then have the option to either switch to one of those applications or close it
by clicking on the red “X” next to it.

FAQ Related to Computer Keyboard

What are the 5 parts of keyboard?
There are five parts of the keyboard, which are given below.

1. Escape Key

2. Tab Key

3. Alt Key

4. Ctrl Key

5. Space Bar Key

How many parts are in a keyboard?

There are various internal and external parts of computer keyboard.

What are the 7 special keys in keyboard?

Seven special keys in keyboard, which are given below.

 Ctrl-S - save.
 Ctrl-O - open.

 Ctrl-N - new.

 Ctrl-C - copy.

 Ctrl-V - paste.

 Ctrl-X - cut.

 Ctrl-Z - undo.

These all keys are computer shortcut keys.

What are the 12 function keys?

There are 12 computer function keys, which are given below.

 F1

 F2

 F3

 F4

 F5

 F6

 F8

 F10

 F11

 F12
How many buttons are on a keyboard?
There are 101 buttons on a computer keyboard.

PROPER FINGER TYPING ASSIGNMENT

Prepared by:
JEMECAH ANGELA LLEMIT
Instructor

“In times of battle, soldiers honed their swords - students sharpen their minds”