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Functions of Keyboard Only A4

The document outlines the functions of various keyboard keys, categorized into Function Keys (F1-F12), Standard Keys, Navigation Keys, Editing Keys, and Special System Keys. Each key is described with its specific function, such as F1 opening help menus and the Windows Key opening the Start menu. This serves as a reference for understanding keyboard shortcuts and their uses in different applications.

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Functions of Keyboard Only A4

The document outlines the functions of various keyboard keys, categorized into Function Keys (F1-F12), Standard Keys, Navigation Keys, Editing Keys, and Special System Keys. Each key is described with its specific function, such as F1 opening help menus and the Windows Key opening the Start menu. This serves as a reference for understanding keyboard shortcuts and their uses in different applications.

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Functions of Keyboard

Function Keys (F1-F12)


* F1 - Opens the help menu in most programs.
* F2 - Renames a selected file or folder.
* F3 - Opens search functionality in programs.
* F4 - Used with Alt to close the active window.
* F5 - Refreshes or reloads the current page or window.
* F6 - Moves the cursor to the address bar in browsers.
* F7 - Initiates spell check in some programs like MS Word.
* F8 - Opens boot options menu during startup.
* F9 - Refreshes documents in applications like MS Word.
* F10 - Activates the menu bar in some programs.
* F11 - Toggles fullscreen mode in browsers.
* F12 - Opens developer tools in some browsers.

Standard Keys
* Esc - Cancels an operation or closes a dialog box.
* Enter - Executes a command or moves to the next line.
* Spacebar - Adds space between characters.
* Tab - Moves the cursor to the next field or indents text.
* Shift - Used to type uppercase letters or access secondary key functions.
* Caps Lock - Toggles uppercase typing on and off.

Navigation Keys
* Arrow Keys - Move the cursor or scroll through a document.
* Home - Moves the cursor to the start of a line or document.
* End - Moves the cursor to the end of a line or document.
* Page Up - Scrolls up a page in documents or browsers.
* Page Down - Scrolls down a page in documents or browsers.

Editing Keys
* Backspace - Deletes the character before the cursor.
* Delete - Removes the character after the cursor or deletes selected items.
* Insert - Toggles between inserting text and overwriting it.

Special System Keys


* Windows Key - Opens the Start menu in Windows.
* PrtSc (Print Screen) - Captures a screenshot of the screen.
* Alt - Used with other keys to execute commands.
* Ctrl - Used with other keys to modify functionality.

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