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Types of Keyboard Keys

The document outlines the various types of keyboard keys, including alphanumeric keys (letters, numbers, and symbols), control keys (like Shift, Ctrl, and Alt), function keys (F1-F12), navigation keys, numeric keypad keys, and special keys (such as Caps Lock and Esc). Each key type has specific functions that enhance user interaction with computers. Additionally, it mentions combinational keys that involve using Shift, Alt, and Ctrl together for shortcuts.

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Types of Keyboard Keys

The document outlines the various types of keyboard keys, including alphanumeric keys (letters, numbers, and symbols), control keys (like Shift, Ctrl, and Alt), function keys (F1-F12), navigation keys, numeric keypad keys, and special keys (such as Caps Lock and Esc). Each key type has specific functions that enhance user interaction with computers. Additionally, it mentions combinational keys that involve using Shift, Alt, and Ctrl together for shortcuts.

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Types of

Keyboard Keys
1. Alphanumeric Keys:

• Letter Keys: Represent the 26 letters (a, b,c,d……z)


of the alphabet.

• Number Keys: Found above the letter keys and in the


numeric keypad, representing digits 0-9.

• Symbol Keys: Used in combination with the Shift key


to produce punctuation marks, symbols, and special
characters. Eg: @, #, $, % etc…
Special Symbols and their names printed
on keyboard
# Number Sign
! Exclamation @ At the rate
~ Tilde ` Grave Accent (Hash, Pound, $ Dollar Sign % Percent Sign
Mark Sign
Octothorpe)

- Hyphen,
^ Caret & Ampersand * Asterisk ( ) Parentheses _ Underscore Minus, En + Plus Sign
Dash, Em Dash

{ } Curly
[ ] Square
= Equal Sign Brackets | Vertical Pipe \ Backslash : Colon ; Semicolon
Brackets
(Braces)

" Double ‘ Single Quote


< > Less Than / / Slash ? Question
Quotation or Apostrophe , . Period (Dot)
Greater Than (Forward Slash) Mark
Marks Comma
2. Control Keys:

• Shift Key: Modifies the output of other keys (e.g., uppercase letters,
alternate symbols).
• Ctrl Key (Control Key): Used in shortcuts for various actions (e.g.,
copy, paste, undo).
• Alt Key: Functions as a modifier, often used in combination with Ctrl
or Shift for specific commands.
• Enter Key: Confirms commands, starts new lines, and submits forms.
• Spacebar: Inserts a space between words.
3. Function Keys (F1–F12):

• Located at the top of the keyboard just after the Esc Key and
programmed for specific tasks, often used with other keys for
advanced functions.
• Example:
F1 commonly opens help menus,
F5 refreshes web pages.
4. Navigation Keys:
• It is used to change the cursor’s current position.
• Arrow Keys: Move the cursor or selection in different directions.
• Up, down, left, right
• Home Key: Moves the cursor to the beginning of a line or document.
• End Key: Moves the cursor to the end of a line or document.
• Page Up/Page Down: Scrolls up or down in documents and web
pages.
5. Numeric Keypad Keys:
• Number Keys: A separate set of number keys (0-9) for rapid
numerical input.
• Arithmetic Operators: Includes +, -, \, and / for
mathematical functions.
• Other Keys: May include Num Lock, Insert, Delete, Home,
and End.
6. Special Keys:
• Caps Lock: Toggles between uppercase and lowercase letters.
• Esc Key: Cancels or exits an operation.
• Backspace Key: Deletes characters to the left of the cursor.
• Delete Key: Deletes characters to the right of the cursor.
• Insert Key: Toggles between insert mode and overwrite mode.
• Tab Key: Moves the cursor forward by a set number of spaces (often
used for indentation).
Combinational Keys

Shift Alt Ctrl

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