Keyboarding Terminology

The row on a keyboard that contains the keys to which four fingers of each hand return as a base.

Used to make single capital letters or the symbols above the numbers. Can also be used to select multiple items in a row from a list.

Used with other keys to perform shortcuts. Can also be used to select multiple non-adjacent items from a list.

Used for navigating menus and with other keys for special commands.

A group of keys arranged like a calculator used to enter numbers and perform calculations.

Activates/deactivates numeric keypad. Options: End key, QWERTY, Num lock, Print screen

A blinking vertical line that shows where text will appear when you begin typing.

Deletes the character to the left of the insertion point.

Removes the character to the right of the insertion point.

Set of keys (F1, F2, etc.) used alone or with Shift, Ctrl, and Alt keys to issue software commands.