The keys that surround the letters, numbers and symbol keys on the left, right and bottom of the keyboard help you to choose where and how you type. When you open a document or click in a box to type, you will see a vertical flashing line. This is the cursor, it shows you where you are about to start typing on a page or screen. Pressing the 'shift' key allows you to type capital letters and the symbols at the top of the keys. For symbols at the top of a number key, press down the symbol key and then type the symbol.
You can use the 'shift' key to type any symbol at the top of a key. The 'caps lock' key allows you to write in capital letters. To turn it on, press it once and type. To turn it off, press it again.
The 'arrow' keys allow you to move your cursor in all directions on the page or screen - up, down, left and right. To delete your typing you need to put your cursor to the right of a word.
Press the 'backspace' button to delete your word. The cursor will move to the left and delete as it goes. To hold your mouse, rest your hand over it and put your index finger on the left button and your thumb resting on the side. The cable needs to be pointing towards the computer. The mouse needs to always be in contact with a mouse mat, desk or hard surface.
You use your mouse to move the cursor around the screen. The cursor changes, depending on what you are doing on the computer. As an arrow you use it for moving and selecting things, as a hand for clicking on links when you are on the internet and it becomes an hourglass when you are waiting for the computer to do something. You single click with the left mouse button to select things. Just quickly left click and then let go of the button. You double click with the left mouse button to open things, such as a folder.
First select the item with the left mouse button and keep the button pressed down. Nowadays, pressing PrtScn captures an image of your entire screen a "screen shot" and copies it to the Clipboard in your computer's memory. In most programs, pressing Scroll Lock has no effect. In a few programs, pressing Scroll Lock changes the behavior of the arrow keys and the Page Up and Page Down keys; pressing these keys causes the document to scroll without changing the position of the cursor or selection.
Your keyboard might have a light indicating whether Scroll Lock is on. This key is rarely used. In some older programs, pressing this key pauses the program or, in combination with Ctrl, stops it from running.
Some modern keyboards come with "hot keys" or buttons that give you quick, one-press access to programs, files, or commands. Other models have volume controls, scroll wheels, zoom wheels, and other gadgets. For details about these features, check the information that came with your keyboard or computer, or go to the manufacturer's website. Using your keyboard properly can help avoid soreness or injury to your wrists, hands, and arms, particularly if you use your computer for long periods.
Here are a few tips to help improve keyboard use:. Center your keyboard in front of you. If your keyboard has a numeric keypad, you can use the spacebar as the centering point. Type with your hands and wrists floating above the keyboard, so that you can use your whole arm to reach for distant keys instead of stretching your fingers.
Avoid resting your palms or wrists on any type of surface while typing. If your keyboard has a palm rest, use it only during breaks from typing. Windows 8. Using the numeric keypad, type the first number in the calculation. Type the next number in the calculation. Press Enter to complete the calculation. Need more help? Join the discussion. A subscription to help make the most of your time. Smart assistance features. Ad-free email. Back up and access files across devices.
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Resolved my issue. Clear instructions. Easy to follow. No jargon. The keys below the home row are called the bottom row keys , and above the home row keys are the top row keys. You may hover your mouse cursor over any of the keys to see a description.
Clicking any of the keys opens a new page with full details. Today, most desktop computer keyboards connect to the computer using either USB or Bluetooth for wireless communication. Today, most keyboards are similar to each other but may be missing one or more of the sections mentioned earlier e.
Where keyboards begin to differ the most is in their construction and design. Some keyboards are mechanical , while others use membrane keys. Some keyboards utilize a standard design, like the Saitek keyboard pictured above, and others are split down the middle, utilizing an ergonomic design. Some keyboards are rigid and always the same shape, while others are flexible and can fold in half or roll up.
A computer keyboard has many more functions than typing. Below is a list of additional tasks you can perform using a keyboard.
The following section contains information on Apple keyboards and how they differ from their PC equivalents. The following image shows the standard layout for an Apple keyboard with a numeric keypad.
The keyboards used with Apple desktop computers have a nearly identical layout to those used with Windows computers. However, they have a few different keys on both sides of the keyboard's characters section near the bottom: Command and Option. A laptop keyboard is arranged differently than a desktop keyboard to accommodate the laptop's narrower footprint. Most laptop keyboards are made smaller by placing the keys closer and by including an Fn key.
The Fn key is used to give other keys more than once function. For example, pressing the Fn key and the up or down arrow on the keyboard may increase or decrease screen brightness shown below.
Also, many laptop keyboards generally omit the numeric keypad to save space.
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