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Keyboard Notes

The document categorizes keyboard keys into several types, including typing keys for letters and numbers, control keys for actions, function keys for specific tasks, and navigation keys for document movement. It also describes the numeric keypad, modifier keys that alter functions, indicator lights for status, system command keys, volume controls, media keys for playback, and special keys for unique actions. Each category includes examples to illustrate their functions.

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Keyboard Notes

The document categorizes keyboard keys into several types, including typing keys for letters and numbers, control keys for actions, function keys for specific tasks, and navigation keys for document movement. It also describes the numeric keypad, modifier keys that alter functions, indicator lights for status, system command keys, volume controls, media keys for playback, and special keys for unique actions. Each category includes examples to illustrate their functions.

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Typing (Alphanumeric) Keys: These are the main keys used for typing letters, numbers, punctuation

marks, and symbols, similar to a typewriter. Example: Q, W, E, R, T, Y, 1, 2, 3, $, %, ^.

- Control Keys: Used alone or in combination with other keys to perform certain actions. Examples:
Ctrl, Alt, Windows key, Esc.

- Function Keys (F1-F12): Located at the top of the keyboard, these keys perform specific tasks that
vary depending on the program. Example: F1 (often opens Help), F5 (often refreshes a page).

- Navigation Keys: Used for moving around in documents or webpages and editing text. Examples:
Arrow keys, Home, End, Page Up, Page Down, Delete, Insert.

- Numeric Keypad: A calculator-style keypad for entering numbers quickly. Example: 0-9, +, -, *, /.

- Modifier Keys: These keys modify the function of other keys when pressed in combination.
Examples: Shift (for capital letters and symbols), Ctrl, Alt.

- Indicator Lights: LEDs that show the status of certain functions. Examples: Caps Lock, Num Lock,
Scroll Lock.

- System Command Keys: Keys for specific actions. Examples: Esc, Break.

- Volume Wheel/Knob: Controls the volume on a computer.

- Media Keys: Keys for controlling media playback. Examples: Play/pause, previous track, next track.

- Special Keys: Keys that perform unique actions. Examples: Print Screen, Scroll Lock, Pause/Break,
Backspace, Enter, Tab, Caps Lock, Spacebar.

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