Computer Keyboard Notes (Keyboard Tutorial
Notes)
1. Introduction to Keyboard
● A standard keyboard has a total of 104 keys.
● The main parts of the keyboard are divided into different categories.
2. Categories of Keys
● Function Keys:
○ These keys range from F1 to F12.
○ They are used for shortcuts and immediate actions. For example:
■ F1: Open Help.
■ F2: Rename a selected file or folder.
■ F4: Close a file/program (Alt + F4 for shutdown/close).
■ F5: Refresh a page or window.
● Alphanumeric Keys:
○ These include alphabets from A to Z and numbers from 0 to 9.
● Navigation / Home Keys:
○ These include Insert, Home, Page Up, Page Down, Delete, and End keys.
○ They are used to navigate through pages or documents.
● Cursor Keys:
○ These are the four arrow keys (Up, Down, Left, Right) used to move the cursor.
● Numeric Keypad:
○ Located on the right side of the keyboard, used for fast number typing and data
entry.
● Special Keys:
Notes)
1. Introduction to Keyboard
● A standard keyboard has a total of 104 keys.
● The main parts of the keyboard are divided into different categories.
2. Categories of Keys
● Function Keys:
○ These keys range from F1 to F12.
○ They are used for shortcuts and immediate actions. For example:
■ F1: Open Help.
■ F2: Rename a selected file or folder.
■ F4: Close a file/program (Alt + F4 for shutdown/close).
■ F5: Refresh a page or window.
● Alphanumeric Keys:
○ These include alphabets from A to Z and numbers from 0 to 9.
● Navigation / Home Keys:
○ These include Insert, Home, Page Up, Page Down, Delete, and End keys.
○ They are used to navigate through pages or documents.
● Cursor Keys:
○ These are the four arrow keys (Up, Down, Left, Right) used to move the cursor.
● Numeric Keypad:
○ Located on the right side of the keyboard, used for fast number typing and data
entry.
● Special Keys:
