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Keyboarding
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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