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Computer 7 Keyboarding Terms 1

A list of 15 keyboarding words and their meanings.

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Accuracya measure of error in keyboarding
Backspace Keykey used to back up and erase the character or space to the left of the cursor
Caps Locka key that when locked down causes all letters to be capitalized
Delete Keythe key pressed to remove selected text or objects
Escape Keya key that lets the user cancel the last operation and go back to the previous screen
Keyboardan arrangement of keys on a bard that is attached to a computer used to input data
Microsoft Wordsoftware that can be used to produce documents, including letters, reports, manuals and newsletter
Num Locka key used to switch the number keypad between number entry and editing
Posturepostition of the body or parts of the body
Shift Keya key used to make capital letters and certain symbols when pressed in combination with another key
Spacingthe number of blank lines between printed lines
Striketo tap or press the keys of a keyboard with a finger or thumb
Tab Keywhen pressed this key moves the cursor to settings that are used to line up columns of test in a document or to move to data entry areas in programs or dialog boxes
TextThe actual structure of words in a piece of writing or printing.
Home Row Keysthe starting position on the keyboard, the keys left hand fdsa and on right hand jkl;


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