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The document outlines various keyboard keys and their functions, including function keys (F1-F12), modifier keys (Shift, Ctrl, Alt, Caps Lock), navigation keys (Arrow keys, Home, End, Page Up/Down), special keys (Enter, Backspace, Delete, Esc, Tab, Spacebar), and the numeric keypad. It details how each key is used for specific tasks such as executing commands, navigating text, and performing shortcuts. Additionally, it mentions other keys like Print Screen, Scroll Lock, and Pause/Break with their respective uses.

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Unit 2 - 2

The document outlines various keyboard keys and their functions, including function keys (F1-F12), modifier keys (Shift, Ctrl, Alt, Caps Lock), navigation keys (Arrow keys, Home, End, Page Up/Down), special keys (Enter, Backspace, Delete, Esc, Tab, Spacebar), and the numeric keypad. It details how each key is used for specific tasks such as executing commands, navigating text, and performing shortcuts. Additionally, it mentions other keys like Print Screen, Scroll Lock, and Pause/Break with their respective uses.

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• F6: Moves the cursor to the address bar in most web

Document.
• F7: Often used for spelling check in Microsoft applications.
• F8: Accesses the Windows startup menu.
• F9: Refreshes a document in Microsoft Word.
• F10: Activates the menu bar in applications.
• F11: Toggles full-screen mode in web browsers.
• F12: Opens the Save As dialog in Microsoft Word.

3. Modifier Keys
• Shift: Used with other keys to type capital letters and special
Symbols(e.g, Shift+ 2 = @).
• Ctrl (Control): Used in keyboard shortcuts (e.g., Ctrl + C to
Copy).
• Alt (Alternate): Used for shortcuts and special tasks (e.g.,
Alt + Tab to switch windows).
• Caps Lock: When active, It capitalizes all typed letters until
Toggled off.
4. Navigation Keys
• Arrow Keys: Navigate through text or within web page.
• Home: Moves the cursor to the beginning of the line.
• End: Moves the cursor to the end of the line.
• Page Up/ Page Down: Scrolls up or down through pages of
Text.
5. Special Keys
• Enter: Executes commands, send messages, or moves to the
Next line.
• Backspace: Deletes the character to the left of the cursor.
• Delete : Removes the character to the right of the cursor or
Selected items.
• Esc (Escape): Cancels an action or closes a dialog box.
• Tab: Moves the cursor to the next tab stop or field.
• Spacebar: Adds space between two characters.
6. Numeric Keypad
• Numbers (0-9): These are located on the right side of the
Keyboard and are used for quick numeric entry.
• Decimal Points: Used to enter a decimal point in numbers.
• Num Lock: Toggles the numeric keypad between number
Input and directional Functions.
7. Other Keys
• Print Screen (PrtScn): Captures the entire screen and save it
To the clipboard.
• Scroll Lock: Rarely used, but it can lock scrolling in some
Applications.
• Pause/ Break: Rarely used, can pause a program or break
Out of a loop.

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