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PMSKeyboarding
Unit 1 Vocab
Question | Answer |
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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 |