Keys on the computer keyboard
Alt Key
A computer key that you press together with another key so that the other key does something different
from what it usually does. You can also refer to this key simply as Alt.
Arrow Key
One of four computer keys marked with an up, down, left, or right arrow, used for moving the cursor.
Backspace
The key that you press on a keyboard to move one space backwards in a document.
Caps Lock
A key on a computer keyboard that makes all the keys produce capital letters.
Character Set
A complete set of letters, numbers, or symbols that can be used by a computer.
Command Key
On some computers, a key that you press together with another key to make the computer do a
particular thing.
Control
The control key on a computer keyboard.
Control Key
A key on a computer keyboard that is used in combination with other keys for doing particular
operations. This key is usually marked ‘Ctrl’.
ctrl abbreviation control: the control key on a computer keyboard.
Delete Key
A computer key that removes characters. This key is sometimes simply referred to as del.
Enter Key
A key on a computer keyboard that makes the computer perform an action or start a new line of writing.
Escape
The escape key on a computer.
Escape Key
A key on a computer keyboard that allows someone to stop an action, leave a program, or return to a
previous menu. This key is usually marked ‘Esc’.
Function Key
A special button on a computer keyboard that is used for a particular operation in a program. The keys
near the top of a keyboard marked ‘F1’ to ‘F12’ are function keys.
Hot Key
A key on a computer keyboard that provides a short way of performing a set of actions
Key
One of the parts that you press on a keyboard to make it produce letters, numbers etc.
Keypad
The part at the side of a computer keyboard that has number keys and arrow keys on it.
Numeric Keypad
The part of a computer keyboard to the right of the main keys that has keys with numbers on them.
Num Lock
A computer key that you press to make the number keys below it enter numbers and not be used for
moving up and down a document.
Pound Key
American the hash key on a telephone keypad or computer keyboard.
Return
A return key.
Return key
A key on a computer keyboard that makes the computer perform an action or start a new line of writing.
Shift
Computing a shift key on a computer keyboard.
Shift Key
The key that you press on a computer keyboard when you want to write a capital letter.
Short Cut
Computing a computer icon or a combination of keys on the keyboard such as ‘Alt + C’ that helps you to
do something on the computer more quickly, for example go to a particular program or copy
information.
Space Bar
The long narrow bar at the front of a computer keyboard that you press to make a space between words
when you are typing.
Star key
The key with the asterisk symbol (*) on a telephone keypad or computer keyboard.
Tab
Computing a button on a computer keyboard or typewriter that you press to move several spaces along
the same line.
Tab key
A tab on a computer keyboard.
Toggle
Computing a key or command (=instruction) on a computer that you use to move from one operation or
program to another and back again.
Touchpad
Computing a small flat surface on a laptop computer that you touch with your finger in order to move
the cursor on the screen.
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A computer keyboard is used to enter commands of the computer like the laptop and Personal
Computer. This device of a computer works as one of the main parts because it works to create a
different commands that will enter by pressing different keys accordingly by a user.
There are different keyboards, but the computer keyboard is usually designed as Qwerty with the
different types like the PS/2 and the USB type keyboard. With this type, there are different parts or a
major part that we need to know, including the different keys its of this major function.
MAJOR FUNCTIONS OF THE KEYBOARDS- these are the 5 major functions, these are the Function keys
(All F keys), Alphanumeric keys, 9 Special keys, Cursor keys (Arrow), and the numeric keypad.
COMPOSITION OF ALPHANUMERIC CHARACTER- is the biggest part of PC keyboard, it is the letters from
A-Z, numeric numbers from 0-9, character are symbols and punctuation, and the special keys.
SYMBOLS, PUNCTUATION, AND SPECIAL KEYS BELONG TO ALPHANUMERIC CHARACTER- these are the
symbols and punctuation both located in upper and lower cases. And the special keys position left,
bottom, and the right side of this part.
THESE ARE BOTH SYMBOLS AND PUNCTUATION:
KEYS
NAME
FUNCTIONS
TILDE
This serves to indicate different pronunciation like Sto. Niñ0, in mathematical numbers, it is used to
describe a range property, like 220~240 volts of wall outlet standard voltage.
ACCENT GRAVE
This is used for stress vowel of the last letter of multivowel word.Accent grave
EXCLAMATORY POINT
It is used for uttering forceful feeling and also use for coding language purposes.
at sign
It's a replacement of at word and commonly use for an email address after the name or in between of
email name and the email provider., ex. example@gmail.com
hash tag
This symbol is describing a numbers to follow and describe as no., it is also used of other social media to
describe a keyword or a topic within your post.
$
Currency Symbol
This is used to denote a monetary value or a money, in keyboard you will see the dollar symbol.
Percentage
It is used in mathematical operations as a division property of a whole number. It's a division of 100,
example 5% can be divided into 5/100 is equal to 0.05
Caret
This key found at the top of 6 numbers and it is used to indicate an exponent in mathematical
operations.
&
and sign or amper sand
Use to describe the word and, the ancient name is ampersand. This is used also for a coding language
like Visual Basic.
Asterisk
This used to express Mathematical operations of Multiplication instead of using X in a spreadsheet
application. And also use of coding language.
Open Paren thesis
This is mainly used to separate a sentence or a word which is different to the meaning of a word or
sentences. It is also for the spreadsheet application like the IF function of Microsoft Excel.
Close Paren Thesis
This is mainly used to separate a sentence or a word which is different to the meaning of a word or
sentences. It is also for the spreadsheet application like the IF function of Microsoft Excel.
-
Dash
In Mathematical operations dash is the minus
Under score
It's an alternate of the space-bar key, it is used when the space-bar not in use. And in coding language,
its use in creating a variable like $my_example.
plus
In Mathematical operations, it is used to add numbers.
Equal
It's used to show a result of calculations, in a spreadsheet application, it is the first to type before the
logical formula.
Curly brackets
It is used to enclose a group of statement. And in other coding language, its use to enclose a variable.
Curly Brackets
It is used to enclose a group of statement. And in other coding language, its use to enclose a variable.
[]
Square Brackets
In writing its denotes error, in Mathematical operations, it used to enclose integer numbers.
Colon
In URL it's use of the end of HTTP, and use to describe a drive of computer storage, like C:
;
Semi Colon
In programming language use to describe the end of the instructions. In other use, this serves as equal
or use to separate a two sentences that have a same equal.
Pipe or Vertical Bar
It is also used to separate a combination word, in a command like MS-DOS it is used as separator.
Back Slash
In a command like MS-DOS, it is used as separator indicates as a directory or a folder.
"
Double Quotation Mark
It is used to enclose a group of text that use to describe as a sentence or a quote, like the remarks.
Example in MS-Excel, =if (d4>100, "very high","very low")
'
Single Quotation Mark
Use to quote within a quotation, ex. Philippines President said, 'I hate drugs'. In other programming
language, it is used to describe lateral strings.
<
Less Than
Use to compare numbers that lower to other numbers in Mathematical calculations, like 5 < 10
>
Greater Thank
Use to compare numbers that higher to other numbers in Mathematical calculations, like 10 > 5
Comma
Its a punctuation mark describes in programming as an operator or instruction. This is used also to
indicate thousands and logical operations its used to separate logical test and the value.
.
Period
This is used to indicate the end of sentence or a full stop of a paragraph. In MS-DOS it indicates a parent
directory.
Question Mark
It indicates a question, need to answer. And in the browser it indicates web address.
Froward Slash
In Mathematical operations, it is used as division symbol and separator of an item of a command in MS-
DOS.
Minus Mathematical operations of subtractions.
SPECIAL KEYS BELONG TO ALPHANUMERIC CHARACTER:
KEYS
NAME
FUNCTIONS
TAB
Tabulator
This is the indention key for the document and the tabulator of the windows.
Caps Lock
Capital Letter Lock
For the capital letter of a document during writing.
Shift
Shift key
There are 2 shift keys, this is the use for single upper keys during writing.
CTRL
Control key
There are 2 control keys, use of partner specific keys to function another command, see the images
above or the link here: 16 CONTROL KEYS
Windows Logo
Flying Windows key
This is used to open or customize the start menu of the desktop.
ALT
Alternate key
There are 2 ALT Keys, This is used to partner the numeric keypad and other special keys to function
another specific command like the character map or other symbols of computer application.
Spacebar
spacebar
This is used to give a space between letters and words, or use to indent a character in a document at the
specific size of 0.1 inches
Desktop Property Key
Desktop Property Key
This is used to open the backdoor command, just like as a right click of the mouse in the blank of
desktop or in a template of application.
Backspace
Backspace
This is used to erase a character position at the left side.
Enter key
Enter key
Use as to accept any command.
4. 9 SPECIAL KEYS:
KEYS
NAME
FUNCTIONS
Print Screen SysRq
Print Screen System Request This is used to print the current screen image of computer or called
screen shots.
Scroll Lock
Scroll Lock
This is used to lock all the scrolling techniques are meant to scroll the windows instead of moving the
cursor.
Pause Break
Pause Break
In multimedia this is used to pause the movie and in command applications like in MS-DOS this is used
to break the command.
Insert
Insert
It is used to overtype or insert a text or overwrites a text with the current location.
Home
Home
This is used to move or jump the cursor on the keyboard at the beginning of a line of a paragraph.
End
End
This is used to move or jump the cursor on the keyboard at the end of a line of a paragraph.
Page up
Page up
This is used to rolling up a page of a document going up.
Page down
Page down
This is used to rolling down a page of a document going down.
Delete
Delete
This is used to erase a character position at the right side.
5. CURSOR KEYS- These are the four arrows at the right side of your keyboard that it is used to navigate
the environment or the user interface of the program or in nay games.
6. NUMERIC KEYS OR NUMERIC KEYPAD- There are two uses of this part, once the number lock is
pressed. The numbers will function, and once it off (No light indicator at the top of number lock) it is
used only for special keys like the cursor keys.
CONCLUSION:
In different programs of the computer there are many commands use for a command function, like the
shortcuts. It is a combination of keys to make the command directly without using a mouse. Like in the
Windows of closing the program automatically, the CTRL + F4. In any laptop design, the keyboard is
nearly different, like the Fn keys that additional to the alphanumeric character. And the numeric keypad
is attached also in this part.
PARTS OF THE COMPUTER
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The basic parts of a desktop computer are the computer case, monitor, keyboard,mouse, and power
cord. Each part plays an important role whenever you use a computer.
a computer tower case
The computer case is the metal and plastic box that contains the main componentsof the computer,
including the motherboard, central processing unit (CPU), and power supply. The front of the case
usually has an On/Off button and one or moreoptical drives.
a monitor
The monitor works with a video card, located inside the computer case, to display images and text on
the screen. Most monitors have control buttons that allow you to change your monitor's display
settings, and some monitors also have built-in speakers.
Newer monitors usually have LCD (liquid crystal display) or LED (light-emitting diode) displays. These can
be made very thin, and they are often called flat-panel displays. Older monitors use CRT (cathode ray
tube) displays. CRT monitors are much larger and heavier, and they take up more desk space.
keyboard
The keyboard is one of the main ways to communicate with a computer. There are many different types
of keyboards, but most are very similar and allow you to accomplish the same basic tasks.
a computer mouse
The mouse is another important tool for communicating with computers. Commonly known as a
pointing device, it lets you point to objects on the screen, click on them, and move them.
There are two main mouse types: optical and mechanical. The optical mouse uses an electronic eye to
detect movement and is easier to clean. The mechanical mouseuses a rolling ball to detect movement
and requires regular cleaning to work properly.
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In computers, a printer is a device that accepts text and graphic output from a computer and transfers
the information to paper, usually to standard size sheets of paper. Printers are sometimes sold with
computers, but more frequently are purchased separately. Printers vary in size, speed, sophistication,
and cost. In general, more expensive printers are used for higher-resolution color printing.
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A Floppy Disk Drive, also called FDD or FD for short, is a computer disk drive that enables a user to save
data to removable diskettes. Although 8" disk drives were first made available in 1971, the first real disk
drives used were the 5 1/4" floppy disk drives, which were later replaced with the 3 1/2" floppy disk
drives.
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A typical desktop computer consists of a computer system unit, a keyboard, a mouse, and a monitor.
The computer system unit is the enclosure for all the other main interior components of a computer. It
is also called the computer case, computer chassis, or computer tower. Cases are typically made of steel
or aluminum, but plastic can also be used. While most computer cases are rather dull, black, metal
boxes, some manufacturers try to give the unit some flair with color and special design elements.
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A hard disk drive (HDD), hard disk, hard drive or fixed disk[b] is a data storage device used for storing
and retrieving digitalinformation using one or more rigid rapidly rotating disks (platters) coated with
magnetic material. The platters are paired withmagnetic heads arranged on a moving actuator arm,
which read and write data to the platter surfaces.[2] Data is accessed in arandom-access manner,
meaning that individual blocks of data can be stored or retrieved in any order and not only sequentially.
HDDs are a type of non-volatile memory, retaining stored data even when powered off.
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Sometimes abbreviated as mic, a microphone is a hardwareperipheral originally invented by Emile
Berliner in 1877 that allows computer users to input audio into their computers. The picture is an
example of Blue Microphones Yeti USB Microphone - Silver Edition and an example of a high-quality
computer microphone.
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Speakers are one of the most common output devices used with computer systems. Some speakers are
designed to work specifically with computers, while others can be hooked up to any type of sound
system. Regardless of their design, the purpose of speakers is to produce audio output that can be heard
by the listener.
Shortcut Keys and their Functions: Some commonly used computer short cut keys are documented
below.
Short-cut Keys and their Descriptions
Alt + F: File menu options in current program.
Alt + E: Edit options in current program
F1: Universal Help in almost every Windows program.
Ctrl + A: Select all text.
Ctrl + X: Cut
Shift + Del: Cut selected item.
Ctrl + C: Copy selected item.
Ctrl + Ins: Copy selected item.
Ctrl + V: Paste selected item.
Shift + Ins: Paste.
Home: Goes to beginning of current line.
Ctrl + Home: Goes to beginning of document.
End: Goes to end of current line.
Ctrl + End: Goes to end of document.
Shift + Home: Highlights from current position to beginning of line.
Shift + End: Highlights from current position to end of line.
Ctrl + Left arrow: Moves one word to the left at a time.
Ctrl + Right arrow: Moves one word to the right at a time.
Shortcut Keys and their Functions: Below is a listing of all the major shortcut keys in Microsoft Word.
Shortcut Keys and their Descriptions
Ctrl + A: Select all contents of the page.
Ctrl + B: Bold highlighted selection.
Ctrl + C: Copy selected text.
Ctrl + X: Cut selected text.
Ctrl + P: Open the print window.
Ctrl + F: Open find box.
Ctrl + I: Italic highlighted selection.
Ctrl + K: Insert link (Shortcut Keys and their Functions).
Ctrl + U: Underline highlighted selection.
Ctrl + V: Paste.
Ctrl + Y: Redo the last action performed.
Ctrl + Z: Undo last action.
Ctrl + L: Aligns the line or selected text to the left of the screen.
Ctrl + E: Aligns the line or selected text to the center of the screen.
Ctrl + R: Aligns the line or selected text to the right of the screen.
Ctrl + M: Indent the paragraph.
Ctrl + Shift + F: Change the font.
Ctrl + Shift + >: Increase selected font +1pts up to 12pt and then increases font +2pts.
Ctrl + ]: Increase selected font +1pts.
Ctrl + Shift + <: Decrease selected font -1pts if 12pt or lower, if above 12 decreases font by +2pt.
Ctrl + [: Decrease selected font -1pts.
Ctrl + Shift + *: View or hide non printing characters.
Ctrl + L: Moves one word to the left.
Ctrl + R: Moves one word to the right.
Ctrl + : Moves to the beginning of the line or paragraph.
Ctrl + : Moves to the end of the paragraph.
Ctrl + Del: Deletes word to right of cursor.
Ctrl + Backspace: Deletes word to left of cursor.
Ctrl + End: Moves the cursor to the end of the document.
Ctrl + Home: Moves the cursor to the beginning of the document.
Ctrl + Spacebar: Reset highlighted text to the default font.
Ctrl + 1: Single-space lines.
Ctrl + 2: Double-space lines.
Ctrl + 5: 1.5-line spacing.
Ctrl + Alt + 1: Changes text to heading 1.
Ctrl + Alt + 2: Changes text to heading 2.
Ctrl + Alt + 3: Changes text to heading 3.
Alt + Shift + D: Insert the current date.
Alt + Shift + T: Insert the current time.
In addition to the above shortcut keys users can also use their mouse as a method of quickly do
something commonly performed.
Below some are examples of mouse shortcuts.
Mouse shortcuts and their Descriptions
Click, hold, and drag: Selects text from where you click and hold to the point you drag and let go.
Double-click: If double-click a word, selects the complete word.
Double-click: Double-clicking on the left, center, or right of a blank line will make the alignment of the
text left, center, or right aligned.
Double-click: Double-clicking anywhere after text on a line will set a tab stop.
Triple-click: Selects the line or paragraph of the text the mouse triple-clicked.
Ctrl + Mouse wheel: Zooms in and out of document (Shortcut Keys and their Functions).
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A list of 100+ keyboard short-cuts for Windows 10, including shortcuts for copy, paste, and more.
Here's the full list of keyboard short-cuts for Windows 10 - all the Windows 10 keyboard shortcuts you
need to know
Keyboard shortcut → Action
Windows key → Open or close Start Menu.
Windows key + A → Open Action center.
Windows key + C → Open Cortana in listening mode.
Windows key + D → Display or hide the desktop.
Windows key + E → Open File Explorer.
Windows key + G → Open Game bar when a game is open.
Windows key + H → Open the Share charm.
Windows key + I → Open Settings.
Windows key + K → Open the Connect quick action.
Windows key + L → Lock your PC or switch accounts.
Windows key + M → Minimize all windows.
Windows key + R → Open Run dialog box.
Windows key + S → Open Search.
Windows key + U → Open Ease of Access Center.
Windows key + X → Open Quick Link menu.
Windows key + Number → Open the app pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number.
Windows key + Left arrow key → Snap app windows left.
Windows key + Right arrow key → Snap app windows right.
Windows key + Up arrow key → Maximize app windows.
Windows key + Down arrow key → Minimize app windows.
Windows key + Comma → Temporarily peek at the desktop.
Windows key + Ctrl + D → Add a virtual desktop.
Windows key + Ctrl + Left or Right arrow → Switch between virtual desktops.
Windows key + Ctrl + F4 → Close current virtual desktop.
Windows key + Enter → Open Narrator.
Windows key + Home → Minimize all but the active desktop window (restores all windows on second
stroke).
Windows key + PrtScn → Capture a screenshot and save in Screenshots folder.
Windows key + Shift + Up arrow → Stretch the desktop window to the top and bottom of the screen.
Windows key + Tab → Open Task view.
Windows key + "+" key → Zoom in using the magnifier.
Windows key + "-" key → Zoom out using the magnifier.
Ctrl + Shift + Esc → Open Task Manager.
Alt + Tab → Switch between open apps.
Alt + Left arrow key → Go back.
Alt + Right arrow key → Go forward.
Alt + Page Up → Move up one screen.
Alt + Page down → Move down one screen.
Ctrl + Alt +Tab → View open apps
Ctrl + C → Copy selected items to clipboard.
Ctrl + X → Cut selected items.
Ctrl + V → Paste content from clipboard.
Ctrl + A → Select all content.
Ctrl + Z → Undo an action.
Ctrl + Y → Redo an action.
Ctrl + D → Delete the selected item and move it to the Recycle Bin.
Ctrl + Esc → Open the Start Menu.
Ctrl + Shift → Switch the keyboard layout.
Ctrl + Shift + Esc → Open Task Manager.
Ctrl + F4 → Close the active window.
20 Microsoft Word Shortcut Keys
Ctrl+W → Close the active window / document.
Ctrl+Z → Undo an action.
Ctrl+Y → Redo the last action or repeat an action.
Ctrl+S → Save a document.
Ctrl+P → Print a document.
Ctrl+K → Insert a hyperlink.
Alt+Left → Arrow Go back one page.
Alt+Right → Arrow Go forward one page.
Ctrl+C → Copy selected text or graphics to the Office Clipboard.
Ctrl+V → Paste the most recent addition to the Office Clipboard.
Ctrl+Shift+A → Format all letters as capitals.
Ctrl+B → Applies or removes bold formatting.
Ctrl+I → Applies or removes italic formatting.
Ctrl+= → Apply subscript formatting (automatic spacing).
Alt, F, A → Save As.
Alt, S, T, I → Insert Table of Contents.
Alt, S, T, R → Remove Table of Contents.
Alt, W, F → Full Screen Reading – View > Document Views > Full Screen Reading.
Alt, W, R → Ruler. View > Show/Hide > Ruler.
Alt, F, X → Exit Word.
Keyboard Function Keys
Keyboard Function Keys: A function key is a key on a computer or on the computer keyboard which can
be programmed so as to cause an operating system program to perform certain actions.
The function keys are arranged at the top of your keyboard numbered across from F1 to F12 and are
commonly referred to as F keys or FN keys.
The keys provide some interesting shortcuts for common computer functions that can be useful tools in
everyday computing.
The keys are frequently used in combination with other keys such as the CTRL key, the ALT key, and the
SHIFT key.
F1
F1 is mostly used as the help key. Almost every program will open the help screen when this key is
pressed.
Windows Key + F1 would open the Microsoft Windows help and support centre.
Opens the Task Pane.
Note: The Windows key has the Microsoft flag logo on it and is located between the CTRL and ALT keys
on the keyboard.
F2
In Windows commonly used to rename a highlighted icon or file.
Alt + Ctrl + F2 opens a new document in Microsoft Word.
Ctrl + F2 displays the print preview window in Microsoft Word.
F3
Often opens a search feature for many programs including Microsoft Windows.
Shift + F3 will change the text in Microsoft Word from upper to lower case or a capital letter at the
beginning of every word.
F4
Opens find window.
Repeat the last action performed - for Word 2000+
Alt + F4 will close the open Window that you are currently working on.
Ctrl + F4 will close the open window within the current active window in Microsoft Windows.
Keyboard Function Keys - F5
Pressing F5 will refresh or reload the page or document window - This can be a handy shortcut
Open the find, replace, and go to window in Microsoft Word.
Starts a slideshow in PowerPoint.
F6
This key is often used to move the cursor to the Address bar Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer.
Ctrl + Shift + F6 opens to another open Microsoft Word document.
F7
Commonly used to spell check and grammar check a document in Microsoft programs such as Microsoft
Word, Outlook, etc.
Shift + F7 runs a Thesaurus check on the word highlighted.
Turns on Caret browsing in Mozilla Firefox.
F8
The F8 key can be used to access Safe Mode if pressed during the computer's boot up process.
F9
Opens the Measurements tool bar in Quark 5.0.
F10
F10 is the key that is used to activate the menu bar in many programs. F10 can be used to highlight the
first menu choice, and then use the arrow keys to move around the menus.
Shift + F10 is the same as right-clicking on a highlighted icon, file, or Internet link.
Keyboard Function Keys - F11
Full-screen mode in all modern Internet browsers - Pressing F11 when you are working in Internet
Explorer will open the window to full screen mode. All the tool bars disappears making it possible to see
more information on the screen. Pressing F11 when you are in full screen mode will toggle you back to
your normal view.
F12
Open a new document in Microsoft Word
Open the Save as dialog box in Microsoft Word.
Shift + F12 save the Microsoft Word document.
Ctrl + Shift + F12 prints a document in Microsoft Word.
