5. Standard Keyboard
• also known as the Desktop Keyboard
• include alphabetic characters,
punctuation symbols, numbers and a
variety of function keys.
7. Laptop Keyboards
• has the same keyboard type as a normal
keyboard, except for the fact that most
laptop keyboards condense the symbols
into fewer buttons to accommodate less
space.
9. Gaming Keyboards
• are similar to normal keyboards except
they generally contain extra features
such as illuminated keys, multimedia
keys, an additional LCD screen, palm rest
and other features.
23. Parts of the Computer Keyboard
• Function Keys
Across the top of a keyboard are a row of
keys called the Function Keys. Each key is
composed of the letter F and a number, ranging
from F1 to F12. Each of the Function Keys
performs a specific operation based upon what
software is being used.
24. • Numeric Keypad
Many larger keyboards have an extra
section to the right that contains the Numeric
Keypad. This consists of the numbers 1 through
9, an asterisk, a slash, a dash, a plus sign, an
enter key and a period. There is also is a "Num
Lock" key, which is used to turn on and off the
Numeric Keypad.
25. • Navigation Keys
The Navigation Keys, also called the
Direction Keys, are used to navigate through
documents and websites. Examples of
Navigation Keys are the up, down, left and right
arrows.
26. • Typewriter Keys
The center of the keyboard, which contains
the largest amount of keys, includes letters and
numbers. Most typing is done with these keys.
27. • Special Keys
Other keys include the Alt and Ctrl keys
(used for specific functions), the Tab key (used
to insert the cursor) and the Shift key (used to
make capital letters or symbols that are located
on the number keys).
28. • Escape
The Escape key is located in the upper left-
hand corner of the keyboard. It is used to cancel
operations.
Notas del editor
Before the keyboard came out we had the typewriter, and that’s how people got the idea we should make a keyboard.