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Keyboarding
Term | Definition |
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Alternate Key (alt) | executes commands with other key(s) |
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 | capitalizes all letters when locked down |
Control Key(Ctrl) | executes commands with other key(s) |
Delete | Removes the character to the right of the insertion point |
Enter/return | causes the insertion point to move to the left margin and down the next line |
Escape key(Esc) | closes a software menu or dialouge box |
Function keys | special keys located at the top of the keyboard (F1,F2,F3,ect.) |
Gross words a minute (GWAM) | The number of standard words keyed in me minute |
Hardware | is the physical parts of a computer system such as the monitor, keyboard, and the hard drive |
Home Keys | the keys where you place your fingers to begin typing; asdf for the right and jkl; for the left |
Keyboarding posture | the correct seating position taught when developing typing skills |
service keys | special keys that allow you to use the computer to erform specific functions |
shift key | makes capital letters and certain symbols when used with those keys |
software | programs and routines that control the functioning of a computer |
space bar | inserts space between words and sentences |
tab key | moves the insertion point to a preset position |
word wrap | causes text to move automatically to a new line when current line in full |