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KB Unit 1 Voc
Keyboarding Unit 1 Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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Home Keys | The keys on which you place your fingers to begin typing; They are A S D F for the left hand and J K L ; for the right hand. |
Space Bar | The key used to place a space in between words |
Enter | Key used to return the insertion point to the left margin and move it down one line. |
Margin | Blank space between the edge of the paper and print. |
Single Space | To tap the Enter key once to move the insertion point down one line. |
Double Space | To tap the Enter key twice to move the insertion point down two lines. |
Standard Word | In Keyboarding, five characters (letters, numbers, symbols and or spaces) |
Gross Words a Minute | The number of standard words keyed in one minute. |
Caps Lock | Key used to create a series of capital letters |
Backspace | Key used to delete characters to the left of the insertion point. |
Delete | Key used to delete characters to the right of the insertion point |
Tab | Key used to move the insertion point to a specific location on the line. |
Arrow Keys | Moves the insertion point in the direction indicated by the arrow on each key. |
Function Keys | Special keys located at the top of the keyboard (F1, F2, F3, etc.) that are used alone or with Ctrl, Alt, and Shift keys to execute software commands. |
Hardware | The physical parts of a computer system such as the monitor, keyboard, and the hard drive. |
Keyboarding Posture | The correct seating position taught when developing typing skills. |
Service Keys | Special keys that allow you to use the computer to perform specific functions (Ctrl, Alt, Shift). |
Shift Key | Makes capital letters and certain symbols when used with those keys. |
Word Wrap | Causes text to move automatically to a new line when the current line is full. |