Coming Up!
• Explain how to use the three rows of alphabet keys on the keyboard
• Explain how to use the number keys
• Explain how to use the arrow keys
• Explain how to use the special keys
What are the buttons on the computer keyboard called? _______________
There are 104 keys on the keyboard.
We use these keys to type letters, numbers or special characters. The text we type on the keyboard appears on the monitor.
Using Different Rows of the Keyboard
The 104 keys on the keyboard are divided into different types. The first type is the ‘alphabet keys’. There are 26 alphabet keys. These alphabet keys are divided into three rows. We use different fingers of our hands to type different letters. This helps…show more content… They are present on the row above the alphabet keys.
Number keys are also present on the right side of the keyboard. This is called the numeric keypad.
Some keys on the numeric keypad also have signs of mathematical operations on them. Arrow Keys
Arrow keys are another group of keys on the keyboard. These are located next to the numeric keypad. There are four arrow keys. A cursor is a small blinking line on the screen. It shows where the next letter or number will be typed. The arrow keys are used to move this cursor. The Up Arrow key is used to move the cursor up. The Down Arrow key is used to move the cursor down. The Left Arrow key is used to move the cursor to the left. The Right Arrow key is used to move the cursor to the right.
Special Keys
Special keys are keys with symbols. They are used for specific tasks.
Let us learn some commonly used special keys.
Spacebar
The Spacebar key is used to add blank spaces between words, letters or numbers. Enter Key
The Enter key is used to move the cursor to the next…show more content… There are two Shift keys on the keyboard.
Escape Key
This key is used to close the Start menu.
Let’s Recollect
• A keyboard has 104 keys.
• There are 26 alphabet keys.
• Number keys are used to type numbers and mathematical symbols.
• Arrow keys are used to move the cursor.
• Special keys are keys with symbols.
Challenge Zone
A. Match the following.
Keys Function
Spacebar Move the cursor up
Escape key Move the cursor down
Up Arrow key Add blank space
Enter key Close the Start menu
Down Arrow key Move the cursor to the next line
B. Fill in the blanks.
1. The key used to delete letters on the right of the cursor is _____________.
2. The __________ key is always used with another key.
3. To move the cursor to the right, we use ________________.
4. A ______________ is a small blinking line on the screen.
5. The group of number keys on the right side of the keyboard is called _______________.
C. Find the following words in the word grid. 1. Spacebar
2. Delete
3. Backspace
4. Enter
5. Shift
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