Exploring Computer Keyboards And Typewriters

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.

• Computer Keyboards
• Typewriters
• QWERTY Layout
• Modifier Keys
• Function Keys

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1. 1.4 Keyboard Training

2. We are going to learn: Similarities between a typewriter and a computer keyboard. Differences between a typewriter and a computer keyboard.

3. Similarities Between Computer Keyboards & Typewriters

4. Layout of Alphabetic Keys QWERTY

5. Use shift key to capitalize letters and to use special characters above the numbers in the number row..

6. The enter key forces a new line of text.

7. Layout of Numeric Keypad

8. Differences Between Computer Keyboards & Typewriters

9. Back Space and Delete Keys

10. Modifier Keys ALT, CTRL, & Shift used with other keys to perform computer shortcuts.

11. Modifier Key Example: Pressing the Ctrl Key and tapping on the A Key will select (highlight) everything.

12. 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

13. Function Keys at the top of the keyboard F1 F12

14. F1 opens the help menu for the active open program.

15. Arrow Keys move the cursor or selected object in the direction indicated by the arrow.

16. Home and End Keys

17. Page Up and Page Down Keys Automatically jumps to the next page up or down in a document or web page.

18. Time To Practice! Time To Practice! Left Arrow Right Arrow C:\Users\Connie\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\KZDDRUP4\MC900432679[1].png