Computer Keyboard & its usage.pptx

**Computer Keyboard:**

A computer keyboard is an input device that uses a set of keys or buttons to send data to a computer or other devices. It is one of the primary means of interacting with computers and is essential for various tasks, including typing, gaming, and navigating through software interfaces.

**Key Components:**

1. **Alphanumeric Keys:** These include the letters A-Z and numbers 0-9, providing the basic character input.

2. **Function Keys (F1-F12):** Located at the top row, these keys have specific functions assigned by software or operating systems.

3. **Modifier Keys:** Keys like Shift, Ctrl (Control), and Alt (Alternate) modify the functions of other keys when pressed in combination.

4. **Navigation Keys:** These include Arrow keys, Home, End, Page Up, and Page Down, facilitating cursor movement and text navigation.

5. **Numeric Keypad:** A set of keys on the right, resembling a calculator, for numeric input.

6. **Special Keys:** Keys like Enter, Spacebar, Tab, and Backspace serve specific functions in various applications.

7. **Control Keys:** Including Esc (Escape) and the Windows key (on Windows keyboards), these keys provide system-level control.

**MS Windows Keyboard Shortcuts:**

Keyboard shortcuts are combinations of keys that, when pressed simultaneously or in sequence, perform specific functions. Here are some common keyboard shortcuts for Microsoft Windows:

1. **General Shortcuts:**
- **Ctrl + C:** Copy
- **Ctrl + X:** Cut
- **Ctrl + V:** Paste
- **Ctrl + Z:** Undo
- **Ctrl + Y:** Redo

2. **File and Window Management:**
- **Ctrl + N:** New window
- **Ctrl + O:** Open
- **Ctrl + S:** Save
- **Alt + Tab:** Switch between open applications
- **Win + D:** Show desktop
- **Alt + F4:** Close the active window

3. **Navigation and System:**
- **Ctrl + F:** Find
- **Ctrl + A:** Select all
- **Win + E:** Open File Explorer
- **Win + R:** Open the Run dialog
- **Win + L:** Lock the computer

4. **Taskbar Shortcuts:**
- **Win + number (1-9):** Open or switch to the application pinned to the taskbar in that position.
- **Win + T:** Cycle through taskbar items
- **Shift + Win + arrow:** Move the active window to another monitor (if multiple monitors are connected)

5. **Accessibility Shortcuts:**
- **Ctrl + Esc:** Open Start menu
- **Ctrl + Shift + Esc:** Open Task Manager
- **Win + Pause/Break:** Open System Properties

These shortcuts enhance productivity and efficiency while using Microsoft Windows, streamlining various tasks and operations.

1. Computer Keyboard & its Usage

2. Keyboard A primary input device that used to enter text & give commands to the computer by pressing buttons, or keys. Very much like electronic typewriter.

3. Typewriter A typewriter is a machine that produces letters on paper when the user strikes a key, which, in turn, forces a steel type to hit a ribbon and transfer ink from that ribbon to the paper. 

4. QWERTY Layout Derived from the layout of TYPEWRITER Arrangement was intended to reduce jamming of typebars.

5. Types of Keyboard Mechanical Keyboard Gaming Keyboard Ergonomic Keyboard Split Keyboard

6. Other Commonly used Keyboards Reduced keys than Desktop keyboard Smart phones, tablets & interactive displays Laptop Keyboard Virtual Keyboard

7. Alphabetic keys A to Z keys are called alphabet keys. There are a total of 26 alphabet keys

8. There are three toggle keys: caps lock Num lock Scroll lock Toggle Keys

9. Punctuation keys The punctuations like comma (,), full stop (.), semicolon (;), colon (:), etc. are present on every keyboard.

10. They have to be used in combination. Modifier keys are used to modify the action of another specific key they are basically 3 keys 1) Shift key 2) Control key 3) Alternate key Control keys

11. The navigation keys allow you to move the cursor, move around in documents and webpages, and edit text. The following table lists some common functions of these keys. Navigation keys

12. The function keys begin with the letter F and reside on the topmost part of the keyboard. The function keys on the keyboard start from F1 and end at F12. Function Keys F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 Help Rename Search Close Refresh Switch

13. Function Keys F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Spellcheck Recalculate Safe Mode Save as Activate Full screen

14. The number keys are situated in two locations on the keyboard In both locations, there are 10 keys. The number keys directly above the alphabet keys also work as symbol keys. Numeric keys

15. The special keys present on the keyboard are used to carry out special actions Spacebar Enter key Backspace key Windows key Escape key Delete Tab Special keys

16. Importance of Keyboard Speed & Efficiency Reduces Mouse dependency Minimized Distractions Using the keyboard is often faster than reaching for the mouse and navigating through menu. Keyboard shortcuts allow you to perform tasks quickly, reducing the number of steps required to accomplish a task. Constantly switching between the keyboard and mouse can slow you down. Keyboard shortcuts provide an alternative method, reducing dependency on the mouse for every action. Keyboard shortcuts let you stay focused on the content you're working on without being distracted by navigating through menus and options.

17. Combination of Keys Working $100 M Windows key + D Windows key + E Windows key + G Windows key + L Windows key + F Windows key + I Show/Hide Desktop Open File Explorer Search File Open the Game bar Open Settings Lock your Computer

18. Windows key + N Windows key + R Windows key + S Windows key + T Open Search Box Open Apps on Taskbar Open MS OneNote Open Run Dialogue Box Combination of Keys Working

19. Keyboard Shortcuts Ctrl + N Ctrl + T Ctrl + D Ctrl + B Open a new Browser Window Open a new Browser tab Bookmark the current page View Bookmarks Ctrl + J View recently downloaded files Internet Shortcut Keys Text Shortcuts Keys Ctrl + X Ctrl + U Ctrl + B Ctrl + V Ctrl + C Cut the selected text Underline the selected text Bold the selected text Copy the selected text Paste the copied or cut text

20. Windows Shortcuts Ctrl + Z Ctrl + Y Ctrl + W Alt + F4 Close the active program/window Close the Current Window Redo Undo

21. Ctrl + T : Open a new tab Ctrl + Shift + T : Reopen the last closed tab F5 or Ctrl + R: Refresh the current page Ctrl + E: Activate the search bar F2: Rename the selected item Ctrl + L: Align left Web Browsing Shortcuts File Explorer Shortcuts Text Editing Shortcuts Keyboard Shortcuts

22. Keyboard Shortcuts Ctrl + A Select all Ctrl + E Center Ctrl + F Find Ctrl + D Default font Set Ctrl + G Go to Ctrl + P Print Ctrl + I Italics Ctrl + H Replace Ctrl + Q Space after paragraph Ctrl + S Save

23. Importance of MS Word Shortcuts Faster Formatting : Shortcuts for formatting (e.g., bold, italic, underline) allow you to apply styles to text without navigating through the formatting toolbar. Manipulation :Shortcuts for actions like copy, cut, paste, and undo make it easy to manipulate the content of your document without using the mouse. Document Review : Shortcuts for functions like find, replace, and spell check enable efficient document review without interrupting the writing process.

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