Keyboarding Vocabulary 2

executes commands with other keys.

• arrow keys

• alternate key

• backspace

• gross words per minute

To send a document to a printer.

• copy

• paste

• print

• escape key

Removes the character to the right of the insertion point.

• backspace

• delete

• escape key

• function keys

Special keys located at the top of the keyboard(F1,F2,F3,etc.) that are used alone or with the Ctrl,Alt, and shift keys to execute software commands.

• function keys

• escape keys

• arrow keys

• delete

The number of standard words keyed in one minute.

• Gross Words per minute

• caps lock

• accuracy

Capitalizes all letters when locked down.

• shift key

• tab key

• enter key

• Caps lock

Deletes the character to the left of the insertion point.

• backspace

• delete

• print

• arrow keys

Moves the insertion point in the direction indicated by the arrow on each key.

• backspace

• shift key

• arrow keys

Closes a software menu or dialog box.

• alternate key

• arrow keys

• print

• escape key

Executes commands with other keys

• control key

• alternate key

• gross words a minute

• function keys