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Unit 1

Keyboarding Vocabulary. Unit 1. Alternate Key. Also called ALT key Executes commands with other key(s). Arrow Keys. Move the insertion point in the direction located by the arrow on each key. Backspace . Deletes the character to the left of the insertion point. Backspace. Caps Lock.

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Unit 1

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  1. Keyboarding Vocabulary Unit 1

  2. Alternate Key • Also called ALT key • Executes commands with other key(s)

  3. Arrow Keys • Move the insertion point in the direction located by the arrow on each key

  4. Backspace • Deletes the character to the left of the insertion point Backspace

  5. Caps Lock • Capitalizes all letters when locked down

  6. Control Key • Also called CTRL • Executes commands with other keys

  7. Delete • Removes the character to the right of the insertion point Page Up Insert Home Delete End Page Down

  8. Example of Delete and Backspace Hello, my name is Mrs. Brown.

  9. Enter/Return • Causes the insertion point to move to the left margin and down to the next line Enter

  10. Escape Key • Also called ESC • Closes a software menu or dialog box

  11. Function Keys • Special keys located at the top of the keyboard that are used alone or with the CTRL, ALT, and Shift keys to execute software commands

  12. Gross Words a Minute • GWAM • Number of standard words keyed in one minute • 5 characters equal 1 word

  13. Hardware • The physical parts of a computer system

  14. Home Keys • The keys where you place your fingers to begin keying • Left hand – asdf • Gh – look at you • Right hand – jkl;

  15. Keyboarding Posture • The correct seating position taught when developing typing skills • Sit up straight • Feet flat on the floor • No fly away arms • Wrist off the desk • Fingers curved and staying at the home position after reaches are made.

  16. Service Keys • Special keys that allow you to use the computer to perform certain functions Shift Tab

  17. Shift Key • Makes capital letters and certain symbols when used with those keys + d = D Shift

  18. Software • Programs and routines that control the functioning of a computer

  19. Space Bar • Inserts space between words and sentences

  20. Tab Key • Moves the insertion point to a preset position Tab

  21. Word Wrap • Causes text to move automatically to a new line when the current line is full Question: Do you have to press enter at the end of a line?

  22. No! • If you are typing along and come to the end of a line, you do not have to press enter! That will just slow you down! The light is always green, so Go, Go, Go!

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