THE NUMERIC KEYPAD

THE NUMERIC KEYPAD



THE NUMERIC KEYPAD
It usually located on the right side of the keyboard. Looks like an adding machine, with its ten digits (0 to 9) and mathematical operators (+, -, * and /). The Numeric keypad also has a Num Lock Key.
Num Lock:
1. When Num Lock is deactivated, the numeric keypad‟s keys perform cursor movement control and other functions.

2. When Num Lock is activated, the numeric keypad‟s keys perform their functions of using digits and mathematical operators.






THE FUNCTION KEYS
Image result for THE FUNCTION KEYSThe keys are usually arranged in a row along the top of the keyboard, these are twelve in number from F1 to F12. Each Function key‟s purpose depends on the program we are using. For example, F1 is the help key.



THE CURSOR-MOVEMENT KEYS
These help the users to move around the screen by changing the position of cursor. Most keyboards include the following standard cursor-movement keys:

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Arrow Keys:
These are four in number and labeled by arrow pointing in a specific direction.
1. These keys move the cursor up or down a single line, or left or right one character space.

2. Their behavior can be modified by using Shift and/or Crtl keys, depending on the

program we are using e.g. to move a greater distance or to select text for editing.
1. We maybe able to press Home to move the cursor to the beginning of the line and End to move the cursor at the end of the line.

2. Used with the combination of modifier keys, Home and End may move the cursor greater distances.

Page Up/Page Down:
They let us “flip” through a document, screen by screen like turning the pages of a book.
1. Press Page Up to jump to the previous screen. Press Page Down to jump to the next page.

2. Their function maybe affected by modifier keys, depending on the program we are using.

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