Fisher Keyboarding Unit 1 vocabulary
Quiz yourself by thinking what should be in
each of the black spaces below before clicking
on it to display the answer.
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| Alternate Key | executes commands with other keys (Alt)
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| Arrow Keys | moves the insertion point in the direction indicated by the arrow on each key
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| Backspace | deletes the character to the left of the insertion point
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| Caps Lock | capitalizes all letters when locked down
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| Control Key | executes commands with other key(s) (Ctrl)
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| Delete | removes the character to the right of the insertion point
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| Enter | key that causes the insertion point to move down to the next line and to the left margin
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| Escape Key | closes a software menu or dialog box
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| 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
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| Gross Words a Minute | the number of standard words keyed in one minute
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| Hardware | the physical parts of a computer system such as the monitor, keyboard, and the hard drive
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| Home Keys | the keys where you place your fingers to begin keying
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| Keyboarding Posture | the correct seating position taught when developing typing skills
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| Service Keys | special keys that allow you to use the computer to perform specific functions
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| Shift Key | makes capital letters and certain symbols when used with those keys
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| Software | programs and routines that control the functioning of a computer
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| Space Bar | inserts space between words and sentences
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| Tab Key | moves the insertion point to a preset position
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| Word Wrap | causes text to move automatically to a new line when the current line is full
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Review the information in the table. When you are ready to quiz yourself you can hide individual columns or the entire table. Then you can click on the empty cells to reveal the answer. Try to recall what will be displayed before clicking the empty cell.
To hide a column, click on the column name.
To hide the entire table, click on the "Hide All" button.
You may also shuffle the rows of the table by clicking on the "Shuffle" button.
Or sort by any of the columns using the down arrow next to any column heading.
If you know all the data on any row, you can temporarily remove it by tapping the trash can to the right of the row.
To hide a column, click on the column name.
To hide the entire table, click on the "Hide All" button.
You may also shuffle the rows of the table by clicking on the "Shuffle" button.
Or sort by any of the columns using the down arrow next to any column heading.
If you know all the data on any row, you can temporarily remove it by tapping the trash can to the right of the row.
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