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The Keyboard

 
 
#
Name  Back Description- For a better view of location, choose the linked name buttons
1
Escape
Most often used to cancel commands, (menu and dialog box) 
2
Tab
Primarily used to insert distance between text. It is also used as a movement key within Tables and Dialog boxes.
3
Cap Locks
When this key is activated (tapped) the "Caps Lock" light goes on (10) and all the alphabet keys are typed in UPPER CASE. When active, if you hold the Shift key and tap a letter, the letter will be typed in lower case.
4
Shift
Modifier keys. 2 keys, one for each hand. 
Primarily used to Capitalize words. 
  Can be used in conjunction with the other modifier keys (Ctrl and Alt) to activate short cut commands or menu bar options in programs.
  When used with arrow keys (11), the selecting feature is activated. Selecting text is necessary prior to making changes (i.e. Bold, Italic, etc.)
5
Control
Modifier keys. 2 keys, one for each hand. 
Primarily used to activate specific shortcut commands in programs. Shortcut commands are the most efficient method of operating a computer. Shortcut combinations in different programs vary slightly. There are a great many shortcuts that have become universal in most programs. 

Taking the time to memorize the most common shortcuts can save you a considerable amount of time.

6 Start Menu Key
Provides access to you start menu, an alternative to mousing.
7
Alt
Modifier keys. 2 keys, one for each hand. 
Primarily used to access commands listed in the menu bar.
8
Space bar
Used to insert space in between words. A computer knows when a word ends by its space. This key should not be used to insert distances between words. When a large amount of space is need, the Tab key should be used.
9 Pop-up 
menu key
Keyboard access to pop-up menus.  Used when your mouse crashes.

Questions about the keyboard


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