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Keyboarding - 1

1st Quarter Terms

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Alternate key (Alt) executes commands with other key(s)
Arrow keys move 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 to the next line
Escape key (Esc) closes a software menu or dialog box
Function keys special keys located at the top of the keyboard (F1, F2, F3, etc.) that are used alone or with the Ctrl, Alt, and Shift keys to execute software commands
Gross words a minute (GWAM) the number of standard words keyed in one minute
Hard return a code entered into a document by pressing the Enter key that indicates the end of a paragraph or sentence
Hardware the physical parts of a computer system, such as the monitor, keyboard, and hard drive
Home keys the keys where you place your fingers to begin keying; a s d f for the left hand and j k l ; for the right hand
Keyboarding posture the correct seating position taught when developing typing skills
Service keys special keys that allow you to use the computer to perform specific functions
Shift key makes capital letters and certain symbols when used with those keys
Soft return a return that the application inserts automatically when you reach the end of a line
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
Tab settings allow you to line up text at a certain point
Typeover mode replaces existing text with new text as it is keyed
Underline a feature that underlines text as it is keyed
Word wrap causes text to move automatically to a new line when the current line is full
Print to make a hard copy of a document
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