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Keyboard Keys:

An Overview
A keyboard is a common input device for computers. It's
made up of a set of keys, each with a unique function.
These functions range from basic tasks like typing letters
and numbers, to more complex operations like navigating
between windows or launching applications.

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QWERTY Layout

Standard Layout Historical Origins Ergonomics and Efficiency


Most common keyboard layout Developed in the late 19th Not the most efficient layout. It
in the world. Character keys century. Designed to prevent was designed to prevent
arranged in a standard typewriters from jamming. Has typewriters from jamming.
pattern. Used in a wide variety evolved over time.
of languages.
Alphanumeric keys
Letters Numbers
The alphanumeric keys include letters, Numbers are typically located above the
numbers, and symbols. The letters are letters, and they are often arranged in a row.
arranged in a QWERTY layout, which is the
most common layout for keyboards.

Symbols Enter Key


Symbols are often found above the numbers. The Enter key is used to submit information,
You can access these symbols by pressing such as a command or a search query.
the Shift key.
Function Keys

F1-F12 Help and Support Special Functions Keyboard Shortcuts


Function keys are F1 is often associated Other function keys Some function keys
located at the top of with accessing help can perform specific can be combined with
the keyboard, labeled menus or getting actions, like printing other keys to create
F1 through F12. They context-sensitive the screen (Print keyboard shortcuts,
have a wide range of information within a Screen), pausing or making it faster to
purposes, varying software application. restarting media perform certain
depending on the playback, or actions.
software you're using. controlling volume.
Navigation Keys

1 Arrow Keys 2 Page Up & Down


Arrow keys allow you to move the cursor Page Up and Page Down keys enable you
up, down, left, and right. They're essential to scroll through documents or web pages
for navigating within documents and one page at a time.
spreadsheets.

3 Home & End 4 Insert & Delete


The Home key takes you to the beginning Insert key toggles between insert mode
of a line or document, while the End key and overtype mode, while Delete key
moves you to the end. removes characters to the right of the
cursor.
Modifier Keys
Shift Control (Ctrl) Alt Function (Fn)

Used to uppercase Used in conjunction Used in combination Used to access


letters and symbols. with other keys to with other keys to additional functions
It also modifies the create shortcuts. perform actions. of the keyboard.
behavior of other
• For example, • For example, • For example,
keys.
• For example, Ctrl+C copies Alt+Tab Fn+F1 might
holding Shift text and switches control
while pressing Ctrl+V pastes between open brightness.
the number it. windows.
keys will
produce
symbols
instead of
Numeric Keypad
The numeric keypad is a separate section of keys
on most computer keyboards. It is designed to
resemble a calculator, making it easier to enter
numbers quickly. The numeric keypad is most
commonly used for data entry, such as
spreadsheets and financial applications. This
section also includes additional keys that can
perform other functions, such as navigation and
editing.
The numeric keypad is typically located on the
right side of the keyboard. It includes the
numbers 0 through 9, along with the symbols
“+”, “-” “*”, “/”, and “.”
Shortcut Keys

Keyboard Shortcuts Operating Common Shortcuts Application-


System Shortcuts Specific Shortcuts
Shortcut keys Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V,
combine keys to Shortcuts vary by Ctrl+S, Ctrl+Z, Each application has
perform actions operating system. Alt+Tab are used its own shortcuts that
faster. universally. are often documented
in the app's help files.
Multimedia Keys

Play/Pause Volume Control Track Navigation


These keys control multimedia These keys adjust the volume These keys allow users to
playback, allowing users to of audio output, often with switch between tracks,
start, stop, or pause audio and dedicated buttons for typically for music or video
video content. increasing and decreasing playback.
sound levels.
Customizing Keyboard Settings

1 Keyboard Layout
Change the keyboard layout to suit your preferences, such as QWERTY, Dvorak, or Colemak.
You can also customize the key mappings for specific keys.

2 Key Repeat Rate


Adjust the speed at which keys repeat when held down. This can be helpful for faster typing
or to prevent accidental key presses.

3 Key Sensitivity
Change the sensitivity of your keyboard, which affects how firmly you need to press keys to
register a keystroke. This can be useful for users with certain disabilities.

4 Sticky Keys
Enable Sticky Keys to press multiple keys in sequence by pressing one key at

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