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Christopher Latham Sholes invented the modern keyboard layout in 1868. A keyboard is an input device that contains keys users press to enter data and instructions into a computer. There are several types of keyboards including standard, laptop, gaming, ergonomic, and wireless keyboards. Keyboards connect to computers via wired or wireless connections and contain keys like function keys, navigation keys, typewriter keys, and special keys that perform different functions.

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Keyboard

Christopher Latham Sholes invented the modern keyboard layout in 1868. A keyboard is an input device that contains keys users press to enter data and instructions into a computer. There are several types of keyboards including standard, laptop, gaming, ergonomic, and wireless keyboards. Keyboards connect to computers via wired or wireless connections and contain keys like function keys, navigation keys, typewriter keys, and special keys that perform different functions.

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COMPUTER

KEYBOARD
Keyboard
A keyboard is an input device that
contains keys users press to enter data
and instructions into a computer
Christopher Latham Sholes
was the inventor
of the keyboard for computing
devices.

He patented the
typewriter that we
commonly use today in 1868.
Types of Keyboard
Standard Keyboard
• also known as the Desktop
Keyboard
• include alphabetic characters,
punctuation symbols,
numbers and a variety of
function keys.
Standard Keyboard
Laptop Keyboards
• has the same keyboard type
as a normal keyboard, except
for the fact that most laptop
keyboards condense the
symbols into fewer buttons to
accommodate less space.
Laptop Keyboards
Gaming Keyboards
• are similar to normal keyboards
except they generally contain
extra features such as
illuminated keys, multimedia
keys, an additional LCD screen,
palm rest and other features.
Gaming Keyboards
Ergonomic Keyboards
• is a computer keyboard
designed with ergonomic
considerations to minimize
the chance of wrist and
hand injuries.
Ergonomic Keyboards
Laser or Infrared
Keyboards
• this device projects the
keyboard on to a flat
surface, such as a table or
desk.
Laser or Infrared Keyboards
Rollup Keyboards
• are made of soft plastic or
silicone which can be
rolled on itself for travel.
Rollup Keyboards
Connection
Type
A. Wired Keyboards
• PS/2
• USB
B. Wireless Keyboards
• Bluetooth
• Infrared (IR)
• Radio
Frequency
Bluetooth Keyboard
Virtual Keyboard (uses an infrared
and laser technology
RF Wireless Keyboard
Parts of the Computer Keyboard
• Function Keys
Across the top of a keyboard are
a row of keys called the Function
Keys. Each key is composed of the
letter F and a number, ranging from
F1 to F12. Each of the Function Keys
performs a specific operation based
upon what software is being used.
• Numeric Keypad
Many larger keyboards have an
extra section to the right that
contains the Numeric Keypad. This
consists of the numbers 1 through 9,
an asterisk, a slash, a dash, a plus
sign, an enter key and a period.
There is also is a "Num Lock" key,
which is used to turn on and off the
Numeric Keypad.
• Navigation Keys
The Navigation Keys, also
called the Direction Keys, are
used to navigate through
documents and websites.
Examples of Navigation Keys
are the up, down, left and
right arrows.
• Typewriter Keys
The center of the
keyboard, which contains
the largest amount of keys,
includes letters and
numbers. Most typing is
done with these keys.
• Special Keys
Other keys include the Alt
and Ctrl keys (used for specific
functions), the Tab key (used
to insert the cursor) and the
Shift key (used to make capital
letters or symbols that are
located on the number keys).
•Escape
The Escape key is
located in the upper left-
hand corner of the
keyboard. It is used to
cancel operations.

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