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PMSKeyboarding
Unit 1 Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Also called CTRL and executes commands with other keys | Control Key |
| Capitalizes letters when locked down | Caps Lock |
| Causes text to move automatically to a new line when the current line is full | Word Wrap |
| Causes the insertion point to move to the left margin and down to the next line | Return/Enter |
| Closes software or dialog boxes | Escape Key |
| Inserts space between words and sentences | Space Bar |
| Makes captial letters and certain symbols when used with keys | Shift Key |
| Moves the insertion point to a preset position | Tab Key |
| Number of standard words keyed in one minute | Gross Words a Minute |
| Programs and routines that conrol the functioning of a computer | Software |
| Removes the charater to the left of the insertion point | Backspace |
| Removes the character to the right of the insertion point | Delete Key |
| Special keys located at the top of the keyboard that are used alone or with CTRL, ALT and Shift keys to execute software commands | Function Keys |
| Special keys that allow you to use the computer to perform certain functions | Service Keys |
| The correct seating position taught when developing typing skills | Keyboarding Posture |
| The keys where you place your fingers to begin typing | Home Keys |
| The physical parts of a computer system | Hardware |
| These keys move the insertion point in the direction indicated by the arrow on each key | Arrow Keys |
| This key is also called ALT and is used to execute commands with other keys | Alternate Keys |