Computer Keyboards And Typewriters
1.4 Keyboard Training
We are going to learn:
•
Similarities between a typewriter and a
computer keyboard.
•
Differences between a typewriter and a
computer keyboard.
Similarities
Between Computer Keyboards & Typewriters
Layout of Alphabetic Keys
QWERTY
Use shift key to capitalize letters and to
use special characters above the
numbers in the number row..
The enter key “forces”
a new line of text.
Layout of Numeric Keypad
Differences
Between Computer Keyboards & Typewriters
Back Space and Delete Keys
Modifier Keys “ALT, CTRL, & Shift”
used with other keys to perform
computer “shortcuts.”
Modifier Key Example:
Pressing the Ctrl Key and tapping on
the A Key will select (highlight)
everything.
Microsoft Word Modifier Key
Examples
To type
ñ
in Spanish
1.
Hold down CTRL and Shift
2.
Tap on the ~
3.
Type an n
To type an accented letter (
é
) in Spanish
1.
Hold down CTRL and Shift
2.
Tap on the ~
3.
Type the letter
Function Keys at the top of the keyboard
F1 – F12
F1 opens the help menu for the active
open program.
Arrow Keys – move the cursor or
selected object in the direction
indicated by the arrow.
Home and End Keys
Page Up and Page Down Keys
Automatically jumps to the next page up
or down in a document or web page.
Time To Practice!
Dive into the world of computer keyboards and typewriters to understand their similarities and differences. Learn about the layout of alphabetic keys like QWERTY, utilizing the shift key for capitalization and special characters, the function of the enter key, differences between computer keyboards and typewriters, the functions of backspace and delete keys, and the usage of modifier keys like ALT, CTRL, and Shift in combination with other keys to enable computer shortcuts. Discover examples of modifier key usage in Microsoft Word and the role of function keys from F1 to F12 at the top of the keyboard.
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We are going to learn: Similarities between a typewriter and a computer keyboard. Differences between a typewriter and a computer keyboard.
Similarities Between Computer Keyboards & Typewriters
Layout of Alphabetic Keys QWERTY
Use shift key to capitalize letters and to use special characters above the numbers in the number row..
The enter key forces a new line of text.
Differences Between Computer Keyboards & Typewriters
Modifier Keys ALT, CTRL, & Shift used with other keys to perform computer shortcuts.
Modifier Key Example: Pressing the Ctrl Key and tapping on the A Key will select (highlight) everything.
Microsoft Word Modifier Key Examples To type in Spanish 1. Hold down CTRL and Shift 2. Tap on the ~ 3. Type an n To type an accented letter ( ) in Spanish 1. Hold down CTRL and Shift 2. Tap on the ~ 3. Type the letter
F1 opens the help menu for the active open program.
Arrow Keys move the cursor or selected object in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Page Up and Page Down Keys Automatically jumps to the next page up or down in a document or web page.
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