THE COMPUTER KEYBOARD AND FUNCTIONS

     

   

    Without taking much of your time, the computer keyboard has been fully reviewed and all its functions as related to your office usage are all stated below.

    

    But for a better understanding, you are required to get a keyboard close to yourself, as you identify the keys then follow the functions below. 

1.    ESCAPE (ESC): used to reject or cancel unwanted commands.

2.    FUNCTION KEYS: these set of keys are arranged from F1-F12 and their functions are as follows:

a)    F1     = Help

b)   F2      = ctrl + f2 = print preview

c)    F3      = Shift + F3 = change Case

d)   F4      = Alt + F4 = close or exit

e)    F5      = go to (page)

f)     F6      = gateway short-cut

g)   F7      = spelling and grammar check.

h)   F8      = ms-word (highlight), Corel Draw (Text Tool)

i)      F9      = ctrl +F9 = insert semi bracket {   }

j)     F10    = ctrl + F10 =  Restore down & maximize

k)    F11    = ctrl + F11 = insert character (Corel draw)

l)      F12    = insert the Save As dialog box

3.    ALPHA-NUMERICAL KEYS: these keys have double functions on them, one at the top, the other below. (Hold down the SHIFT KEY and press any of the keys to use the function at the top of each button).

4.    TAB: this key is used to move the cursor pointer to the right hand side faster than the space bar.

5.    CAPS LOCK: the caps lock helps to type in capital letter when turned on.

6.    ALTERNATIVE KEYS: these keys do not have any personal function but needs the help of other keys to execute a command. ( ctrl + b, Shift + F3, Alt + F4) etc.

7.    WINDOWS KEY: this key is used to activate (open)  the start menu.

8.    SPACE BAR: this key is used to create/ yield space between two letters or words. 

9.    ALPHABET KEYS: these keys range from A-Z, used in typing alphabets.

10.    SELECTION KEY: this key has the same function with the right button of the mouse.

11.    ENTER KEY: this key is used to Okay command, accept command and also used to end paragraph when typing.

12.    BACK SPACE KEY: this key is used to erase text from the front of the text.

13.    NAVIGATOR KEYS: these keys are use to give direction in the computer system.

14.    DELETE KEY: this key is used to erase text from the back of the text.

15.    HOME & END KEY: the home key moves the cursor pointer automatically to the beginning of the text line WHILE the end returns it back to the end of the text line.

16.    PAGE UP & PAGE DOWN: page up key is used to scroll to the top page WHILE page down scrolls to the bottom page.       

17.    PRINT SCREEN: this key is used to copy any current desktop / environment in the computer system.

18.    I.C.T. LIABILITY KEYS: these set of keys are not functional in any I.C.T operation. E.g. Scroll lock, Insert key etc.

19.    NUM LOCK: this key is used to activate the number keys.

20.    NUMBER KEYS: these keys range from 0-9 used in typing numbers.

21.    MEDIA KEYS:  these keys are used to play sound or for utility use only.