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Special Keys
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| backspace | deletes the character to the left of the insertion point |
| caps lock | capitalizes all letters when pressed |
| Control (Ctrl) | control keys completes commands with other keys (used for keyboard shortcuts) |
| delete | removes the character to the right of the insertion point |
| Esc | escape key closes a software menu or dialog box |
| home row keys | asdf jkl; |
| Alt | alternate key completes commands with other keys |
| Function Keys | special keys located at the top of the keyboard (F1, F2, F3, etc) used to complete software commands |
| WPM | Words Per Minute (speed that marks how fast you type) |
| posture | the correct seating position when developing typing skills (back straight) |
| Shift key | makes capital letters and certain symbols when used with those keys |
| space bar | inserts space between words and sentences |
| Tab key | moves insertion point to a present position (indents) |
| arrow keys | moves the insertion point in the direction indicated by the arrow on each key |
| insertion point | the point where the next characters typed from the keyboard will appear on the display screen; usually represented by a blinking vertical line |
| character | any letter, number, or symbol on the keyboard |
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ebozza