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Keyboard and Keys. Enter/Return computer command to send information (when on-line) or ends a paragraph (in word processing, like a typewriter) Shift Creates a uppercase letter when holding shift and pressing the letter (SHIFT + L)
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Enter/Return • computer command to send information (when on-line) • or ends a paragraph (in word processing, like a typewriter) • Shift • Creates a uppercase letter when holding shift and pressing the letter (SHIFT + L) • Also works for the symbols above the numbers on your keyboard (SHIFT + 2 = @) • Control • Activates a command when pressed with another key (CTRL + C= copy) • Backspace • Moves the cursor back one or more spaces while deleting what is behind the cursor • Delete • Similar to backspace, but erases what is in front of the cursor
More Important Keys • Arrow Keys • Used to move the cursor back, forth, up & down • Tab • Used to make indentations or move to another line when filling out an on-line form • Caps Lock • Sets the all letters to capital letters • Number Lock • Turns the number pad on the side of the computer on and off
Telling the Computer What to Do Backspacekey Deletekey Keyboards are a lot like typewriters with some new keys! Function keys Tab Caps Lock Control key Space bar Shift Number keypad Arrow keys Enterkey