Keyboard Mastery Notes

Parts of Keyboard
1. Escape Key
The Escape key is a function key on a keyboard. Originally, it was the only way to input the
so-called ‘escape sequence’. It is often used as a way of quitting or aborting the current task.
It is also used as a form of a control character in computer programming languages such as C,
C++, and Java. In modern operating systems, including Windows and Mac OS X, it has been
repurposed as a shortcut displaying the system's "Start" menu or "Quick Access Menu".
2. Tab Key
The tab key is a key pressed on a typewriter keyboard to move the insertion point forward to
the next tab stop when formatting copy in a monospaced font. It is typically labelled with the
T symbol. The Tab key has many different functions in different software and operating
systems. While its original use was in typewriters, later it was used as a command in text
editing and word processing programs. The Tab key can also be found on other devices such
as calculators and mobile phones. The Tab key is still used today for moving around text and
aligning objects inside of applications like Microsoft Word.
3. ALT Key
The ALT key is used in combination with one or more other keys to perform various
commands in most computer programs, including word processing and web browsers. Here
are some of the basic functions of the ALT key:
 Movement - Pressing the ALT key and an arrow key will move the cursor to the
opposite direction of which you pressed.
 Copy - Pressing CTRL+ALT+C will copy whatever is selected (within your computer
screen) and paste it into your document where your cursor currently resides.
 Paste - Pressing CTRL+ALT+V will paste whatever was copied to wherever your
cursor currently resides within your document.
4. CTRL Key
The CTRL key is used in conjunction with other keys in order to select on the computer. For
example, if you press CTRL and shift at the same time and then click on a word, it will select
all the words that are typed before and after that word. This can be helpful when you are
copy-pasting information from one part of the document to another. There are many different
uses for CTRL key combinations such as "CTRL+C" or "CTRL+V".
5. Space Bar Key

The space bar is one of the most useful keys on your computer keyboard. Contrary to popular
belief, the space bar does not serve just one purpose. This key can function as a space, a
carriage return, or a tab. However, this key has other functions also. It is what separates
words and provides space between sentences. The space bar can also be used to pause while
reading something or take a break while writing. The space bar is often called the 'space' key,
but it serves other purposes too
6. Enter Key
The enter key is used to send a carriage return and an end-of-line character to a computer's
operating system. This key is typically located at the bottom left of the keyboard. It sends an
ASCII code 13 to the computer which tells it that you want to start a new line of text after the
current one. Once you press this button, you can type in more information on the same line or
create a new line of text.
7. Cap Lock Key

The Caps Lock key is a very useful and important key. It is the button on the keyboard which
locks all the letters you type in upper case or all the letters you type in lower case. The Caps
Lock key is not only used to change the case of letters, but it also has other uses. You can use
Caps Lock to make your typing easier by capitalizing words automatically. You can also use
it to enter Unicode symbols without pressing any additional keys.
8. Shift Key
The shift key is a modifier key on a computer or typewriter keyboard.
When this key is pressed, the letters produced by the machine are made larger by one point
size. The idea behind this was to help with readability in printing shops. This original use of
the shift key has since expanded to allow for multiple combinations of symbols and
characters when pressed at the same time.
9. Backspace Key
The backspace key is a simple yet essential key on your keyboard. It is used to delete the last
character that you have typed. The word "Backspace" is also sometimes written as "BkSp" or
"BS. The backspace key can be found on the upper right-hand side of most keyboards. This
key was first introduced by IBM in 1961 and it has been around ever since. By pressing this
button, you can take out mistakes or typos to correct them.
10. Cursor Key

The cursor usually moves by one character to the right after each keystroke. A cursor key is a
key on a keyboard that moves the cursor. It can be called arrow keys, arrow buttons, cursor
control keys, navigation keys, or other similar names. Cursor keys allow for more precise
control of where characters appear on the screen and make it easier and faster to move around
and insert text.
11. Numeric Keypad

A numeric keypad is the set of keys found on most modern keyboards that are mainly used
for entering numbers. It is also called a numeric pad or ten-key, and they are usually found
below the alphabetic keyboard. Unlike the numbers on your phone, these numbers are not in
alphabetical order. They are grouped in clusters of three digits per column.
12. Function Keys

When you hit the function key on your keyboard, it will change what kind of character is
coming up. For example, the number 5 and the letter S might come up when you use a
function key. The function keys are often used for things like math and other symbols that
might be hard to type without them. Here is a list of the most common function keys and
what they do:
 F1: show help.
 F2: rename file.
 F3: find the next match in your text.
 F4: decrease the volume level.
 F5: refresh a webpage.
 F6: play or pause audio or video player.
13. Special Keys

The special keys on your keyboard are usually the ones you only use when gaming, in a
graphics program, or in another specialized software. These keys can be used to do things
that would otherwise require a mouse to do. For example, the function key is often used for
opening menus in programs. The arrows are often used to scroll through a document. And the
Esc key is typically used as the cancel button.
14. Windows Key

The Windows key can be used to open a window with all your active tasks in Windows, start
new programs, and close open programs. This function is most often used while you are
working on an application. When you use this key combination, you will see your taskbar
appear at the bottom of your screen with any open applications that are running highlighted in
blue text. You then have the option to either switch to one of those applications or close it by
clicking on the red “X” next to it.
Types of Keyboards
1. There are various types of These all keys are computer shortcut keys.
computer keyboard, which are
given below. 5. What are the 12 function keys?
 Multimedia Keyboard There are 12 computer function keys,
 Mechanical Keyboard which are given below.
 Wireless Keyboard  F1
 Virtual Keyboard  F2
 USB Keyboard  F3
 Ergonomic Keyboard  F4
 QWERTY Keyboard  F5
 Gaming Keyboard  F6
 Chiclet Keyboard  F7
 Membrane Keyboard  F8
 Thumb Keyboard  F9
 Flexible Keyboard  F10
 Backlit Keyboard  F11
 Magic Keyboards  F12
 Chorded Keyboard
6. How many buttons are on a
2. What are the 5 parts of keyboard?
keyboard? There are 101 buttons on a computer
There are five parts of the keyboard, which keyboard.
are given below.
 Escape Key
 Tab Key
 Alt Key
 Ctrl Key
 Space Bar Key
3. How many parts are in a

keyboard?
There are various internal and external
parts of computer keyboard.
4. What are the 7 special keys in

keyboard?
Seven special keys in keyboard, which are
given below.
 Ctrl-S - save.
 Ctrl-O - open.
 Ctrl-N - new.
 Ctrl-C - copy.
 Ctrl-V - paste.
 Ctrl-X - cut.
 Ctrl-Z - undo.

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Parts of Keyboard

5. Space Bar Key

7. Cap Lock Key

10. Cursor Key

11. Numeric Keypad

12. Function Keys

13. Special Keys

14. Windows Key

3. How many parts are in a

4. What are the 7 special keys in

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