Parts of a Computer Keyboard & their Uses

The computer has the following parts:

(i) Alphabetic keys.  

(ii) Numeric keys.

(iii) Functional keys.

(iv) Alphanumeric keys (typing keys)

(v) Cursor control keys.

1. Alphabetic Keys:

They consist of A – Z on the keyboard.

Uses:

• For typing office letters.
• For performing special jobs such as closing of applications and use of shortcuts.
• For entering text into text editors e.g. Notepad, WordPad, Microsoft Word and others.

2. Numeric Keys/Number Pad:

The numerical keys on a standard computer keyboard are the numbers 0 through 9, located at the top of the keyboard.

The numeric keypad on the right side of the keyboard is arranged in the same way and pattern as a calculator keypad.  The numeric keys on the left have epical symbols written on each of them such as “/”, “*”, “__”, etc.

Uses: