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| Accuracy | a measure of error in keyboarding |
| Backspace Key | key used to back up and erase the character or space to the left of the cursor |
| Caps Lock | a key that when locked down causes all letters to be capitalized |
| Delete Key | the key pressed to remove selected text or objects |
| Escape Key | a key that lets the user cancel the last operation and go back to the previous screen |
| Keyboard | an arrangement of keys on a bard that is attached to a computer used to input data |
| Microsoft Word | software that can be used to produce documents, including letters, reports, manuals and newsletter |
| Num Lock | a key used to switch the number keypad between number entry and editing |
| Posture | postition of the body or parts of the body |
| Shift Key | a key used to make capital letters and certain symbols when pressed in combination with another key |
| Spacing | the number of blank lines between printed lines |
| Strike | to tap or press the keys of a keyboard with a finger or thumb |
| Tab Key | when 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 |
| Text | The actual structure of words in a piece of writing or printing. |
| Home Row Keys | the starting position on the keyboard, the keys left hand fdsa and on right hand jkl; |