KEYBOARD KEYS
1. Alphanumeric Keys
Function: These are the primary keys on a keyboard, including letters, numbers, and punctuation marks. They are used for general typing and data entry.
2. Function Keys (F1 to F12)
Function: These keys perform special functions depending on the operating system or software being used. For example, F1 is often used to open the help menu, while F5 might refresh a webpage.
3. Escape Key (Esc)
Function: The Escape key is typically used to cancel operations, close menus, or exit full-screen mode in various applications.
4. Tab Key
Function: This key is used to move the cursor to the next tab stop, often used for indentation in documents or navigating through form fields.
5. Caps Lock Key
Function: When activated, this key makes all letters typed in uppercase. Pressing it again returns to lowercase.
6. Shift Key
Function: The Shift key is used in combination with other keys to type capital letters or access the secondary functions of keys (e.g., typing symbols like @ or #).
7. Control Key (Ctrl)
Function: Often used in combination with other keys to perform shortcuts, such as Ctrl+C for copying and Ctrl+V for pasting.
8. Alt Key
Function: Similar to the Control key, the Alt key is used in keyboard shortcuts and to access alternative functions of other keys.
9. Spacebar
Function: The longest key on the keyboard, it is used to insert a space between words during typing.