information on these keys, refer to appropriate software manuals.
Escape key:
Although this key is software specific, it generally functions as an all – purpose
"stop" key.[FX 2-12]
Tab key:
In most text mode applications, this key functions like the Tab key on a standard
typewriter.
Shift key:
When pressed with an alphanumeric key, the <shift> key generates either upper case
letters or the symbols at the top of the key. Note: There are 2 <shift> keys on the keyboard.
Caps Lock key:
This key corresponds to the Shift Lock key on a typewriter, but it only affects
letter keys-that is, number keys and function keys are not affected. To generate the symbols and
punctuation marks above the number keys, the <Shift> key must be pressed. Pressing <Caps
Lock> engages or disengages the keyboard’s Caps Lock setting.
Using the <Shift> while striking a letter key with <Caps Lock> engaged would generate a low
case letter instead of an upper case letter.
Control and Alternate keys:
These keys are software specific and are usually used in
conjunction with other keys.
Num Lock key:
When <Num Lock> is enabled, this key activates the numeric function of the
keypad.
Print Screen key:
Refer to the
User’s Guides
of the operating system and software you are
using for details on how to use this key. In most programs, whatever is displayed on the screen is
printed when this key is pressed.
Scroll Lock key:
This is a software specific key. Refer to the appropriate software manual for a
description of Scroll Lock. The <Scroll Lock> key affects cursor movement and text scrolling in
some applications.[FX 2-13]
Pause/Break key:
Press this key to halt the scrolling of information being displayed on the
screen.
Backspace key:
Pressing this key deletes text and symbols from right to left.
Enter or Return key:
This key is used by most operating systems to enter commands typed at
the command line prompt. It also functions like a typewriter carriage return when used with word
processing programs and other applications
.
Space Bar:
The space bar functions like a typewriter space bar when used with operating
systems, word processing programs, and other applications.
Left Windows key:
This key will bring up the Start menu when pressed in Windows 95.
Right Windows key:
The function of this key will vary depending on applications. Usually it
will bring up a program menu option. Microsoft refers to this key as the program key.[FX 2-14]
Special Function Keys
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