KEYBOARD

A keyboard is one of the primary input devices used with a

computer. Similar to an electric typewriter, a keyboard is
composed of buttons used to create letters, numbers, and symbols,
and perform additional functions.

Keyboard overview
The following image shows a 104-key Saitek keyboard with
arrows pointing to each section, including the control
keys, function keys, LED indicators, wrist pad, arrow keys,
and keypad.

What are the keyboard rows?

The horizontal rows of character keys in the typing area have
specific names. For example, when placing your hands on the
keyboard, they should be positioned over the home row keys.
The keys below the home row are called the bottom row keys,
and above the home row keys are the top row keys.

QWERTY keyboard layout

Below is a close-up image of a QWERTY computer keyboard
with each of the keys selectable. You may hover your mouse
cursor over any of the keys to see a description. Clicking any of
the keys opens a new page with full details.

Keyboard ports and interfaces

Most desktop computer keyboards connect to the computer
using either USB or Bluetooth for wireless communication.
Before USB, a computer used PS/2, serial port, or AT (Din5) as
a keyboard interface.

Types of keyboards
Today, most keyboards are similar to each other but may be
missing one or more of the sections mentioned earlier (keypad).
Where keyboards begin to differ the most is in their construction
and design. Some keyboards are mechanical, while others use
membrane keys. Some keyboards utilize a standard design, like
the Saitek keyboard pictured above, and others are split down
the middle, utilizing an ergonomic design. Some keyboards are
rigid and always the same shape, while others are flexible and
can fold in half or roll up.

What else can a keyboard do?

A computer keyboard has many more functions than typing.
Below is a list of additional tasks you can perform using a
keyboard.
 Enter commands in a command line or
another CLI (command-line interface).
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 Use keyboard shortcuts to perform tasks quickly. For

example, using Ctrl+C to copy text and Ctrl+V to paste it
elsewhere.
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 Use the function keys to perform tasks. For example,

pressing F5 in a browser to refresh a web page.
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 Control computer hardware. For example, many keyboards
can change your speakers' volume.
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 Use the arrow keys to move the text cursor on the screen.

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 Use the WASD keys or arrow keys to move a character in

a game.
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  Use the numeric keypad to make calculations in
a calculator.

IMPORTANCE OF KEYBOARD
It makes production of documents easier than the use of pen. It
provides neater and clearer documents. It provides various job
opportunities. It will help and individual develop good
communication skill.