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KEYBOARDING

KEYBOARDING . KEY TERMS. Alternate Key (alt). Executes commands with other keys. Arrow Keys. Moves the insertion point in the direction indicated by the arrow on each key. Backspace. Deletes the character to the left of the insertion point. Caps lock.

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KEYBOARDING

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  1. KEYBOARDING KEY TERMS

  2. Alternate Key (alt) • Executes commands with other keys

  3. Arrow Keys • Moves the insertion point in the direction indicated by the arrow on each key

  4. Backspace • Deletes the character to the left of the insertion point

  5. Caps lock • Capitalizes all letters when locked down

  6. Control Key (ctrl) • Executes commands with other keys

  7. Delete • Removes the character to the right of the insertion point

  8. Enter/Return • Causes the insertion point to move to the left margin and down to the next line

  9. Escape Key (esc) • Closes a software menu or dialog box

  10. Function Keys • Special keys located at the top of the keyboard (f1,f2,f3,etc.) that are used alone or with the Ctrl, Alt, and Shift keys to execute software commands.

  11. Gross Words A Minute (GWAM) • The number of standard words keyed in one minute.

  12. Hardware • The physical parts of a computer system, such as the monitor, keyboard, and hard drive.

  13. Home Keys • The keys where you place your fingers to begin keying; asdf for the left hand, jkl; for the right hand.

  14. Proper Keyboarding Posture • The correct seating position taught when developing typing skills.

  15. Service Keys • Special keys that allow you to use the computer to perform specific functions

  16. Shift Key • Makes capital letters and certain symbols when used with those keys

  17. Software • The computer program that tells the computer what to do.

  18. Space Bar • Inserts space between words and sentences

  19. Tab key • Moves the insertion point to a preset position.

  20. Word Wrap • Causes text to move automatically to a new line when the current line is full

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