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Below are other keyboard keys which can help you
perform your tasks:
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Esc key. Exits the current action, screen, or program.
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Tab key. Moves the cursor over a set number of
spaces in word processing software. In other types
of programs, it moves the cursor from one field (an
area on the screen where data can be entered) to the
next.
•
Enter key. Starts a new paragraph in word
processing. In other programs, it accepts data
entered or shows that an action is complete.
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Shift key. Pressing this key while typing a letter or
symbol key will give you the capital letter or symbol
on the top of the key.
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Insert key. When activated, inserts data vs. typing
over/replacing it.
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Delete key. Will delete data that is highlighted or to
the right of the cursor.
•
Home key. Takes you to the beginning of a line.
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End key. Takes you to the end of a line.
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Page Up / Page Down keys. Move you up or down
a screen at a time.
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Backspace key. Is similar to the delete key above,
but it will delete one character at a time to the left of
the cursor.
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Alt and Ctrl keys. Have varying functions on their
own or when used with other keys, depending on
the software being used.
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