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K
EYBOARD
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EATURES
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Key Function
Esc
Quits or exits an application, or cancels a command, but
can have another function depending on the application.
Esc is an acronym for “Escape.” The PaperPort software
does not use the Esc key.
F1 through F12
Starts certain tasks in a software application. Refer to each
application’s manual for a specific description of the tasks
controlled by the function keys.
Backspace
Deletes the character to the left of the cursor.
Print Scrn
Prints a “snapshot” of the entire screen. This is not the same
as printing a file, which can print multiple pages. Some
applications disable this key, or use it for another task.
Scroll Lock
Prevents the screen from scrolling. The scroll lock light
indicates when this function is turned on.
Pause
Interrupts scrolling temporarily for some software tasks.
Pressing the key again returns the scrolling capability.
Num Lock
Switches between two modes for the numeric keypad keys.
When the Num Lock light is on, the numeric keypad is in
“calculator” mode and pressing the keys enters numbers.
When the light is off, the keypad is in “edit” mode and
pressing the keys moves the cursor or scrolls through the file
quickly. For example, in calculator mode pressing the 4 key
enters the number 4, but in edit mode it moves the cursor to
the left one space, as indicated by the left arrow on the key.
Insert
Switches between insert mode and overwrite mode for typing
text. In insert mode, typed text is added to existing text.
In overwrite mode, typed text replaces existing text.
Many software applications set the mode to insert and disable
this key. The 0 key on the numeric keypad does the same
thing when the keypad is in edit mode.
Delete
Deletes selected characters or items in a file. The decimal
point key on the numeric keypad does the same thing when
the keypad is in edit mode.
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