Keyboard parts and functions

They are keys used to type-in alphabets into computer system.

• Alphabetical Keys

• Numerical Keys

• Function Keys

• Special Character Keys

They are above the alphabets. They are used to type-in number into computer system.

• Alphabetical Keys

• Numerical Keys

• Caps Lock Keys

• Tab Key

They share the same keys with numerical keys but are written at the upper part. Examples are: %@!$& etc. Shift key will first be pressed down before they can be used.

• Enter/Return Key

• Alternate Key

• Special Character keys

• Control Keys

It is used to execute command with other key(s).

• Spacebar Key

• Home Key

• Alternate Key

• Control Keys

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

• Escape Key

• Delete Key

• Function Keys

• Special Character Keys

It is a toggle key i.e. on/off. It is used to shift from the lower case character to the upper case characters and vice versa. When it is pressed, the indicator light will be on and all characters are in upper cases.

• Caps Lock Key

• Backspace Key

• Arrow Keys

• Alternate Key

This is located at the left of the space bar and used to execute command with other key(s).

• Control Key

• Alternate Key

• Escape Key

• Tab Key

It is used to insert space between words and sentences. It moves the cursor to the right when pressed and leaves spaces in-between texts when pressed.

• Arrow keys

• Tab key

• Home key

• Spacebar key

It erases characters to the left when pressed.

• Backspace Key

• Delete Key

• Tab Key

• Escape Key

It is used to close a software menu or dialogue box.

• Delete key

• Escape key

• Tab key

• Backspace key