CCS 9Keyboard Layout and Functions Q1 - Week 4

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Keyboard

One of the most essential input devices in a computer is a keyboard. It

is defined as the set of typewriter-like keys that enables you to enter data into
a computer or other devices. Computer keyboards are similar to electric
typewriters but contain additional typing keys.

QWERTY keyboard layout

The goal of the QWERTY layout is to make the most common keys the most
easily accessible (which is why Q is in the corner).
Sections of Keyboard

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Function Keys - found in the topmost part of the keyboard. F1 through F12 or
F19 keys are used in programs as shortcut keys.

· F1 - Used as the help key in almost every program. Opens a help screen
when this key is pressed.

· F2 - In Microsoft Windows, rename a highlighted icon, file, or folder in

all versions of Windows; Enter CMOS setup.

· F3 - Often opens a search feature for many programs, including

Microsoft Windows when at the Windows desktop.
 · F4 - Open the address bar in Windows Explorer and Internet Explorer;
Repeat the last action performed (Word 2000+); Alt+F4 closes the
program window currently active in Microsoft Windows.

· F5 - In all modern Internet browsers, pressing F5 refreshes or reloads

the page or document window; Refresh the list of contents in a folder.

· F6 - Move the cursor to the address bar in Internet Explorer, Mozilla

Firefox, and most other Internet browsers.

· F7 - Commonly used to spell check and grammar check a document in

Microsoft programs such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, etc.

· F8 - Function key used to enter the Windows startup menu, commonly

used to access Windows Safe Mode.

· F9 - Refresh document in Microsoft Word; Send and receive e-mail in

Microsoft Outlook.

· F10 - In Microsoft Windows, activate the menu bar of an open

application; Shift+F10 is the same as right-clicking on a highlighted icon,
file, or Internet link.

· F11 - Enter and exit fullscreen mode in all modern Internet browsers.

· F12 - open the Save as a window in Microsoft Word; Ctrl+F12 opens a

document in Word; Shift+F12 saves the Microsoft Word document (like
Ctrl+S); Ctrl+Shift+F12 prints a document in Microsoft Word.

2. Alphanumeric Keys - The keyboard's primary portion contains letters,

numbers, punctuation marks, and some of the symbol keys. It includes:

- home row keys consisting of A, S, D, F, G, J, K, L, :, ; and H

- top row keys with Q, W, E, R, T, U, I, O, P, and Y

- bottom row keys consisting of Z, X, C, V, B, N, and M

3. Numeric Keypad - the keypad gives the user quick access to numbers and
math functions such as plus, divide, times, and subtract.

4. Arrow Keys - The arrow keys are four directional keys that allow you to
move the cursor or change a highlighted selection
5. Control and toggle keys - give the user additional control over text
manipulation and cursor placement. The keys here are:
· Insert key- toggles how text is inserted by either inserting the text in front
of other text or overwriting text to the right of the cursor as you type.
· Home key—primarily used to return the cursor to the beginning of the line
you're currently typing.
· Page up & Down - used to move the display on a page.
· Num Lock key - key enables and disables the numeric pad.
· Backspace - it removes text to the left of the cursor.
· Delete - removes the character to the left of the cursor, and moves the cursor
back one space.
· Enter - sends the cursor to the following line or executes a command or
operation.
· Tab - used to insert a tab character or advance the typing cursor to the right
by five characters.
· Caps Lock - It causes all letters typed to be in uppercase until disabled.
· Esc - allows the user to abort or cancel an operation.
· Alt - used to press together with another key
· Spacebar - it creates an empty space when pressed

COMMONLY USED SHORTCUT KEYS

1. Copy Ctrl + C
2. Paste Ctrl + V
3. Cut Ctrl + X
4. Save Ctrl + S
5. Undo Ctrl + Z
6. Redo ctrl + Y
7. Ctrl+A: Select all
8. Alt+Tab: Switch apps
9. Alt+F4: Close apps
10. Win+D: Show or hide the desktop
11. Ctrl+Esc: Open the Start menu
12. F2: Rename
13. F5: Refresh
14. Win+L: Lock your computer
15. Win+I: Open Settings
16. Win+PrtScn: Save a screenshot
17. Maximize Window: F11 or Windows 18. logo key + Up arrow
19. Ctrl+D Bookmark the current page in most Internet browsers.
20. Ctrl+B Change selected text to bold.
Ctrl+I Change selected text to be in italics.
Ctrl+U Change selected text to be underlined.
Learning Activity #1: Name that Key!

Direction: Fill the missing keys on the Keyboard

Learning Activity #2: Choose Your Color

Direction: Can you guess which of the following I am? Pick a color from the
colored keys in the picture below.

__________ a) I allow you to write alphabets.

__________ b) I allow you to move to the next line.

__________ c) I allow you to move the cursor to the top of the page.
__________ d) I allow you to delete the letter to the left of the cursor.

__________ e) I allow you to move the cursor up, down, left, and right.

__________ f) I allow you to delete the letter to the right of the cursor.

__________ g) I allow you to create blank space between two words.

__________ h) You use me to type numbers.

__________ i) If you press me you can type capital letters continuously.

__________ j) I allow you to move the cursor to the end of the page.