WHAT IS A COMPUTER KEY

A computer keyboard is an input device used to enter characters and functions into the computer
system by pressing buttons, or keys. It is the primary device used to enter text. A keyboard
typically contains keys for individual letters, numbers and special characters, as well as keys for
specific functions. A keyboard is connected to a computer system using a cable or a wireless
connection

Functions of Every Key - Keys on the

Computer Keyboard and their Functions
Keys on the computer keyboard
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Alt key

A computer key that you press together with another key so that the other key does something

different from what it usually does. You can also refer to this key simply as Alt.

Arrow key

one of four computer keys marked with an up, down, left, or right arrow, used for moving the

cursor

Backspace

the key that you press on a keyboard to move one space backwards in a document

Caps lock
a key on a computer keyboard that makes all the keys produce capital letters

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Character set

a complete set of letters, numbers, or symbols that can be used by a computer

Command key

on some computers, a key that you press together with another key to make the computer do a

particular thing

Control

on some computers, a key that you press together with another key to make the computer do a

particular thing

Control key

 A key on a computer keyboard that is used in combination with other keys for doing

particular operations. This key is usually marked ‘Ctrl’.

ctrl abbreviation

 control: the control key on a computer keyboard

Delete key

Computer key that removes characters. This key is sometimes simply referred to as Del.
Enter key

a key on a computer keyboard that makes the computer perform an action or start a new line of

writing

Escape key

the escape key on a computer, a key on a computer keyboard that allows someone to stop an

action, leave a program, or return to a previous menu. This key is usually marked ‘Esc’.

Function key

a special button on a computer keyboard that is used for a particular operation in a program. The

keys near the top of a keyboard marked ‘F1’ to ‘F12’ are function keys.

Hot key

 a key on a computer keyboard that provides a short way of performing a set

of actions

Key

 One of the parts that you press on a keyboard to make it produce letters,
numbers etc.

Keypad

The part at the side of a computer keyboard that has number keys and arrow keys on it

Numeric keypad
  The part of a computer keyboard to the right of the main keys that has keys with numbers

on them.

Num Lock

 a computer key that you press to make the number keys below it enter numbers and not

be used for moving up and down a document

Pound key

 American the hash key on a telephone keypad or computer keyboard

Return

 a return key.

Return key

 a key on a computer keyboard that makes the computer perform an action or

start a
 new line of writing

Shift

 computing a shift key on a computer keyboard

 the key that you press on a computer keyboard when you want to write a capital letter

Shift

 computing a shift key on a computer keyboard

 the key that you press on a computer keyboard when you want to write a capital letter

Short cut
computing a computer icon or a combination of keys on the keyboard such as ‘Alt + C’ that
helps you to do something on the computer more quickly, for example go to a particular program
or copy information

Space bar

the long narrow bar at the front of a computer keyboard that you press to make a space between

words when you are typing

Star key

 the key with the asterisk symbol (*) on a telephone keypad or computer
keyboard

Tab

 computing a button on a computer keyboard or typewriter that you press to move several

spaces along the same line

 a tab on a computer keyboard

Toggle

 computing a key or command (=instruction) on a computer that you use to

move from one operation or program to another and back again

Touchpad

computing a small flat surface on a laptop computer that you touch with your finger in order to

move the cursor on the screen

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Keyboard and Computer Shortcuts
Keyboard and computer shortcuts are designed to make routine computer functions quicker and
easier. The only problem is that many of these have gone unnoticed by the average user. By
using simple keyboard and computer shortcuts in the workplace, you can increase your
productivity and cut back on the strain caused by repetitive motions.

Most shortcuts serve to eliminate additional gestures that might involve your mouse or extra
steps, such as selecting certain menus in the current window. The shortcuts below pertain
specifically to PC users:
1. Ctrl+A

Highlight everything in the current folder, document, or page.

1. Ctrl+C / Ctrl+Insert

Copy the selected text, image, or item to the clipboard.

1. Ctrl+X

Cut (remove) the selected text, image, or item and moves it to the clipboard.

1. Ctrl+V

Paste contents of the clipboard into current program or window.

1. Ctrl+F

In most programs, this command opens up a search window (includes all browsers and most
Office applications).

1. Ctrl+S

Save an open document, file, or webpage (most browsers and programs).

1. Ctrl+Z

Undo the last action performed (supported by most programs and browsers).

1. Ctrl+Left arrow/Right arrow

Move your cursor to the start of the previous word (left) or to the beginning of the next word
(right).

1. Ctrl+Shift+Left arrow/Right arrow

Highlight the previous word (left) or highlight the next word (right).

1. Ctrl+Backspace

Delete the word to the left of your cursor.

1. Ctrl+Home

Move your cursor to the beginning of a document or page.

1. Ctrl+End

Move your cursor to the end of a document or page.

1. Esc

Cancel current/opened task.

1. Shift+Delete

Delete a highlighted item (permanently) without first moving it to the Recycle Bin.

1. Ctrl+Tab

Move through opened tabs.

1. Alt+Underlined letter

Perform corresponding command/shortcut or select corresponding option.

1. Ctrl+Click / Shift+Click

Select more than one item or file

1. Shift+Arrow

Highlight text to the left or the right.

1. Ctrl+P

Print current document or page.

1. Ctrl+Shift+V

Paste current clipboard as plain text.

 1. Alt+F4

Close any opened/active windows app.

1. Shift+F7

Open thesaurus lookup in Microsoft Word.

1. Ctrl+Shift+T

Reopen last closed browser tab.

1. Windows key+M

Minimize all opened windows.

1. Windows key+L

Lock your PC.

1. Ctrl+D

Bookmark current webpage.

1. Ctrl+Shift+B/O

Open your bookmarks menu (depends on browser).

1. Ctrl+R (browser)

Refresh current page

1. Ctrl+R (Microsoft Outlook)

Start a reply to currently selected/opened email.

1. F2
Rename highlighted file(s)
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Garbage In, Garbage Out (GIGO)

Definition - What does Garbage- In, Garbage- Out (GIGO) mean?

Garbage in, garbage out (GIGO), in the context of information technology, is a slang expression
that means regardless of how accurate a program's logic is, the results will be incorrect if the
input is invalid.

While the term is most frequently used in the context of software development, GIGO can also
be used to refer to any decision-making systems where failure to make right decisions with
precise, accurate data could lead to wrong, nonsensical results.

A program gives inaccurate results due to inaccurate data provided because a computer will
always attempt to process data given to it. Said another way, the output quality of a system
usually can't be any better than the quality of inputs.

Garbage can be data that is simply filled with errors, but it can also be data that doesn't have any
applicability to the specific circumstance. For example, imagine a company that only sells to
.NET developers. A CRM application might be able to determine the most likely targets from a
batch of leads. However, if the leads were generated from a group of Java developers who have
no interest in the product, the CRM application will produce useless results regardless of its
logic.

The solution is to not just spend time on an application's algorithms, but also spend time
validating the input and/or ensuring that the right sort of data goes into the system.
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