Learn how to type and use the keyboard, shortcut keys,and techniques.
Inputting information is one of the functions of the keyboard.
Information is input in forms of words and numbers; the input is then
transmitted to the computer and may also be displayed on the monitor. A
keyboard is the basic unit for entering data for coding program instructions.
When using keyboard
input the user depresses a key, which generates an electronic signal that is
interpreted by the transducer in the keyboard and translated into the bit
pattern of the corresponding ASCII code.
A computer keyboard is used much like the keys on a
typewriter. There are usually 102 keys on a standard keyboard. However nowadays
the number of keys on a keyboard varies
and depends on the manufacturer. Unlike a typewriter, which records the typed
data on paper, each character keyed in
is store in the computer memory.
The computer keyboard
resemble QWERTY typewriter keyboard but has several additional keys which are
used to control and edit the display. There are generally four groups of keys
on a computer keyboard.
i Functions Keys
ii Aphanumeric Keys
iii Numeric Keys
iv Special keys
The function keys
The group of keys
with the name f1, f2 f3 f4 f5….f12on the keyboard are called functions keys.
There are ten function key on standard keyboard and twelve function keys on the
enhanced keyboard.
The alphabetic keypad
The alphabetic keypad keys form the main typewriter keys.
There are alphabets (A-Z) and symbols on them. These keys are for writing text,
numbers and symbols.
The numeric keybpad
The numeric keypad contains the numbers.Laptop computer do
not have separate numeric keypad as its part of alphanumeric keys
The alphanumeric keypad is used for entering numbers into
the computer. It has numbers arrows and other symbol mark on them.
Special Keys on the keyboard
Arrow
keys
Move the cursor up, Left, and right
Caps
Lock:
This key performs two functions when pressed and the light is on capital letter
are produced when pressed again the light goes off and small letter are
produced.
Delete (DEL) this key
is used to correct mistake and also use to erase letter or character.
End Key: this key is used to return the cursor to the end of
the line
Page Up: This is used to move cursor down on one page.
Home Key: this is used to return the cursor to the beginning
of the line.
Page down: This is used to move cursor down one page.
Shift Keys: there are two shift keys on the keyboard, one
can change back from capital and as well to small letters.
Alternate and control key: (Cntrl+Key) these are special
keys that are used to give command to the computer. They are also used by some
other programs other programs or softwares.
Space Bar: this is used to enter a space when typing. When
the keyn is pressed, it will create a space between the characters.
Enter key Moves the cursor to the beginning of the next
line.
Back Space: This key is used to erase or delete the text or
letter to the left of the cursor.
How to type
Typing is simple and easy as ABC
Focus on the home keys the first thing you
need to focus and get used to is the home keys that is ASDF JKL; you think is hard so simple your two
thumb must be on the space bar,
Remember at the top of ASDF JKL; we top of the home keys QWERTYUIOP
Putting this
in consideration you will find typing easy and fun
Followed by
ZXCVBNM once you are able to identify this you are good to go
Once you’ve farmiliar
yourself with the keys you won’t find typing difficult.
Never loose
interest if your skills and accuracy is still bad.
Typing is
very easy when you have focus
With the
ASDF JKL; you can reach all the keys
Do not look at
keyboard focus on monitor
Practice
always while typing do not digress.
Type out this
sentence
The quick brown
fox jump over the lazy dog it comprises of all the keys.
To learn fast
use Mavis Beacon
Or Typing Master I still prefer Mavis Beacon.
Some Shortcut Keys And its Uses.
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KEYS
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USES
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Shift+s
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To Save
your work or document
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Alt+F4
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To shut
Down
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Cntrl +Z
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To
Undo
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Cntl+V
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To Redo
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Cntrl+P
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To Print
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Shift+F3
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To
Change Alphabets to capital letter and also change the first letter to either
capital letter or Small letter
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Cntrl+D
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To
Change font format
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F1
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For Help
And support
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Shift
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To start
a letter with capital letter
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Cntrl+arrow
left
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To
select single word on a row
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Cntrl+arrow
right
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To select
single word on a row
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Capslock
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To type
with capital letter
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Shift
+F5
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Finding
and replace
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Shift+F3
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To
refresh page while browsing
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Cntrl+F
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To
search for a text
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Cntl+H
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Find and
replace
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Cntrl +N
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To
create a new document
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Cntrl+X
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To cut
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Cntl+V
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To Paste
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Cntrl+arrow
Up
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To
Highlights or select words up
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Cntrl+C
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To Copy
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Cntrl+A
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To
Highlights all words or Select
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Cntl+J
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To Align
Text tom left
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Cntrl+E
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To place
words in Center
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Cntrl+R
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To align
words to right
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Shift+J
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To
change letter to superscript e.g to change 2 to 2 square
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Cntrl+B
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To Bold
text
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Cntrl+U
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To
Underline Your text or words
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Cntrl+M
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To move
your text to right
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Shift
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To Use
any symbol press down the shift key
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Cntrl+O
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To look
for file
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Cntrl+Q
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To move your
text to right
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Cntrl+w
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To quit
your current work
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Cntrll+F5
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To
refresh page while browsing
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Cntrl+I
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To
Italics your text
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SpaceBar+Nextkey
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Flight
mode Off & On
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COMMENTS