MODULE 9

A keyboard is one of the

primary input devices
 used with a computer.

It is composed of buttons
used to create letters, 
numbers, and symbols,
and perform additional
functions
Parts of the keyboard

1. Escape Key – This is usually

pressed to go back to your previous
task and to cancel the ongoing task.
Parts of the keyboard

2. Function Keys – they contain special functions

or shortcuts on a currently running program.
Different programs have different functions on
particular function keys.
Parts of the keyboard

3. Enter Key – it is used to confirm your

command on the keyboard, to move to the next
line when you’re editing in a word processing
program.
Parts of the keyboard
4. Number Keys – they are a
set of numeric keys found on
the right part of the
keyboard. They were
patterned on the keys of an
electronic calculator or
adding machine to type
easier.
Parts of the keyboard

5. Backspace Key – it is used to move the

cursor backward deleting the previously
typed text or character. This is normally used
when typing a document.
Parts of the keyboard

6. Caps lock Key – when it is press, they will

turn all the letters that you typed into uppercase.
Parts of the keyboard

7. Arrow Keys – they are the most commonly

used keys to move or navigate the keyboard
on the screen. They are commonly used in
playing games.
Parts of the keyboard

8. Space Bar – is used to insert a blank

space when you are typing on the computer.
Parts of the keyboard

9. Alphanumeric Keys – this contains letters

of the alphabet and numbers for typing
commands on the computer.
Parts of the keyboard

9. Alphanumeric Keys – this contains letters

of the alphabet and numbers for typing
commands on the computer.
Parts of the keyboard

10. Indicator Lights – they are used to indicate

the lock status of some keys. The light toggles
when the corresponding keys are pressed.
Proper Typing of the keyboard
 

Learning Task 1
Learning Task 2
Write the correct answer inside the parenthesis.

1. (Alphanumeric, Numeric keys) are composed of letters,

numbers, and special characters.
2. Indicator lights are used to indicate the (status, color) of the
locked keys on the keyboard.
3. Pressing the (backspace, enter) key allows the cursor to
move to the next line when using a word processing program.
4. (Caps lock, Function) keys contain special functions or
shortcuts depending on the program.
5. Backspace key is used to move the cursor (forward,
backward) deleting the previously typed text or character.
Different parts of the keyboard are
necessary for keyboarding. These
parts include the following: Arrow
keys, ESC key, alphanumeric
keys, function keys, number keys,
enter key, escape key, caps lock,
space bar, and indicator lights.