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The document discusses the different types of keys found on a computer keyboard, including alphanumeric keys, control keys, function keys, navigation keys, and the numeric keypad. It provides details on common keyboard keys like the Windows, Esc, F1-F12, Tab, Caps Lock, Shift, Ctrl, Fn, Spacebar, arrow keys, Backspace, Delete, Enter, Insert, Break, Prt Scr, Home, Page Up, Page Down, End, and Numlock keys. The document explains the basic functions of these different keyboard keys.

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Assignment On Types of Computer Keyboard

The document discusses the different types of keys found on a computer keyboard, including alphanumeric keys, control keys, function keys, navigation keys, and the numeric keypad. It provides details on common keyboard keys like the Windows, Esc, F1-F12, Tab, Caps Lock, Shift, Ctrl, Fn, Spacebar, arrow keys, Backspace, Delete, Enter, Insert, Break, Prt Scr, Home, Page Up, Page Down, End, and Numlock keys. The document explains the basic functions of these different keyboard keys.

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Assignment on

Types of keys on computer keyboard

Course name: Computer Applications in Business

Course code: 1203

Submitted to, Submitted By,


Md. Shahidullah kayser Md. Naeem ul Fahim

Assistant professor Id: B190203061

Department of Finance session: 2019-20

Jagannath University
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A Computer Keyboard is a kind of typewriter device that consists of several buttons and
keys that acts as an input device for Computer machine.  It contains characters, letters,
numbers and special characters, which are collectively known as Character keys used for
entering text into the Computer device.  Every keyboard has a similar layout in English
language called QWERTY and all the keys derived for the typewriter keys.tg

● The keys on your keyboard can be divided into several groups


based on function:

● Typing (alphanumeric) keys. These keys include the same letter, number,
punctuation, and symbol keys found on a traditional typewriter.
● Control keys. These keys are used alone or in combination with other keys to perform
certain actions. The most frequently used control keys are Ctrl, Alt, the Windows logo
key, and Esc.
● Function keys. The function keys are used to perform specific tasks. They are labeled
as F1, F2, F3, and so on, up to F12. The functionality of these keys differs from program to
program.
● Navigation keys. These keys are used for moving around in documents or webpages
and editing text. They include the arrow keys, Home, End, Page Up, Page Down, Delete,
and Insert.
● Numeric keypad. The numeric keypad is handy for entering numbers quickly. The
keys are grouped together in a block like a conventional calculator or adding machine

● Some Computer Keyboard Keys Information’s


● Windows key is a four pane key that helps you open any program and
applications.
● ESC Key is used to interrupt or cancel the current process.
● F1 through F12 Keys are the function keys that has various uses.
● Tab Key helps to begin a line of text.
● Caps Lock Key enables or disables the letter in uppercase.
● Shift Key helps a user to type a single uppercase letter.
● Ctrl Key is used in keyboard shortcut key.
● Fn Key is used for performing special functions like brightness, contrast,
switching.
● Spacebar key is used for creating empty space to separate words.
● Arrows Key with up, down, left and right buttons.
● Backspace key is similar to delete key for removing texts in a word.
● Delete key is used to remove text, file or other objects from system.
● Enter key is used to send the cursor to next line.
● Insert key toggles how text is inserted.
● Break key enables the user to break a computer from pause or other
halted state.
● Prt Scr key helps you to take screenshot on your monitor.
● Home key returns to beginning of line, document, page or screen.
● Page up key helps to move up one page which is currently viewed.
● Page down key helps you move down the currently viewed page.
● End key moves the cursor to end of line, document or screen.
● Numlock key enables and disables the numeric keypad.

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