Keys to Computer Use

This key moves the insertion point to the next line.

• Return
• Control
• Escape
• Space Bar

These keys cannot be used by themselves. They must be used with another key to perform a special operation.

• Special Keys
• Control and Command
• Modifier Keys
• Other Special Keys

Press this key if you are lost or confused in a program.

• Return
• Shift
• Delete
• Escape

The Special Keys are

• Option, Command, Escape
• Space Bar, Return and Escape
• Function Keys, Arrow Keys, Modifier Keys
• Shift, Command, Control, and Option

These keys have bumps on them and help the user place their fingers on the home row.

• d and k
• a and ;
• f and j
• g and h

In a dialog box, pressing this key  is the same as clicking the the outlined button.

• Delete
• Shift
• Space Bar
• Return

These keys produce numbers and math symbols. These keys can be used in place of function keys.

• function keys
• numeric keys
• modifier keys
• special keys

This key erases text to the left of the insertion point.

• Command
• Shift
• Clear
• Delete

This key moves the insertion point horizontally to the next stopping place.

• Space Bar
• Delete
• Tab
• Caps Lock

This key enters commands.

• Return
• Command
• Control
• Space Bar