TOPIC: KEYBOARD

PRESENTED BY: MS. AMBER AMAR

DEFINITON OF KEYBOARD

Keyboard is an input device which resembles with a type writer like keys that enables us to enter data into a computer.

Different types of Keyboard

Parts of Keyboard

Keyboard consists of five parts:

1.Alphabetical keys2.Numeric keys3.Special purpose keys4.Arrow keys5.Function keys

Alphabetical Keys

Alphabetic keys include letters from A-Z and punctuation marks such as ? , “ ‘ etc. The normal layout of the keyboard is QWERTY as the letters of the first row of the keyboard is QWERTY.

Numeric KeysNumeric keys include numbers from 0 - 9

Special Purpose KeysThese are the following special purpose keys:1.Enter key2.Del & insert key3.Caps lock key4.Modifiers ------ alt, ctrl, shift etc

Arrow Keys

Cursor movement keys controls the movement of cursor on the screen such as right, left, top, bottom.

Function KeysA function key is a key on a keyboard which can be programmed so as to cause an operating system command interpreter or application program to perform certain actions. Function keys are numbered from F1 – F12. In many application programs F1 key is used to display help contents.

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