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- 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:
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