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Keys |
What they do |
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Registers your input so computer can perform a task.
In a word processing program, it starts a new line |
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If it is on, it types uppercase letters without having to hold down the shift key |
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Puts a blank space |
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Quit a task or go back one step |
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Cursor jumps several spaces to right (use to indent)
Use with SHIFT and Cursor jumps several back to left in some programs |
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With a letter key - Capitalizes
With number or symbol, it types the top character on the key |
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Used with another key to perform a special task Ex. CTRL + S = Save |
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Assigns another function to a given key
Ex. ALT + U = Underline or ALT makes menu active in some programs |
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Erases to the left of the cursor |
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Erases to the right of the cursor |
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Cursor shows where you are on the screen.
Moves left, right, up, down |
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F1 - F12 -What they do depend on the software program used. Example: F1 = help in some programs |
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When on, it inserts information without erasing what is already there. |
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Show whether the Num Lock or Caps Lock features are on or off |
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NUM Lock is ON = use the number keys
NUM Lock = OFF use the keys to move the cursor |
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Resets the System |
