Ayush Practical 5
Ayush Practical 5
Keyboard
A standard keyboard has a variety of keys, each with its own unique function. Here's a breakdown
of the different types of keys and their functions:
Alphanumeric Keys
• These keys are used to type letters and numbers.
• The alphanumeric keys are arranged in a QWERTY layout, which is the most common
keyboard layout.
Punctuation Keys
• These keys are used to type punctuation marks such as !, @, #, $, etc.
• Examples of punctuation keys include:
• ! (exclamation mark)
• @ (at symbol)
• (number sign)
• $ (dollar sign)
• % (percent sign)
Navigation Keys
• These keys are used to navigate the cursor on the screen.
• Examples of navigation keys include:
• Arrow keys (↑, ↓, ←, →)
• Page Up and Page Down keys
• Home and End keys
Modifier Keys
• These keys are used to modify the behavior of other keys.
• Examples of modifier keys include:
• Shift key (used to type uppercase letters and special characters)
• Ctrl key (used to perform various control functions)
• Alt key (used to access alternative functions)
Function Keys
• These keys are used to perform specific functions.
• Examples of function keys include:
• F1 (help key)
• F2 (rename key)
• F3 (search key)
• F4 (repeat key)
• F5 (refresh key)
• F6 (move cursor to address bar)
• F7 (spell check key)
• F8 (boot options key)
• F9 (send/receive key)
• F10 (menu bar key)
• F11 (full screen key)
• F12 (save as key)
Special Keys
• These keys are used to perform specific functions.
• Examples of special keys include:
• Enter key (used to submit forms and execute commands)
• Space bar (used to insert spaces)
• Tab key (used to move the cursor to the next field)
• Backspace key (used to delete characters)
• Delete key (used to delete characters and files)
• Esc key (used to cancel operations and exit menus)
Media Keys
• These keys are used to control media playback.
• Examples of media keys include:
• Play/Pause key
• Stop key
• Previous key
• Next key
• Volume Up and Volume Down keys
• Mute key
Other Keys
• These keys are used to perform various other functions.
• Examples of other keys include:
• Windows key (used to access the Start menu)
• Command key (used to access the Apple menu)
• Fn key (used to access special functions on laptops)