The document discusses the computer keyboard as a primary input device for entering text and commands, comparing it to a typewriter and explaining its various types including mechanical and ergonomic keyboards. It details the functions of different keys such as alphabet, navigation, function, and special keys, as well as emphasizing the importance of keyboard shortcuts for efficiency and speed in tasks. Additionally, it outlines specific keyboard shortcuts for various applications and their benefits in document manipulation and formatting.

1. Computer
Keyboard
& its Usage

2. Keyboard
A primary input device that used to
enter text & give commands to the
computer by pressing buttons, or
keys.
Very much like electronic typewriter.

3. Typewriter
A typewriter is a machine that
produces letters on paper when the
user strikes a key, which, in turn, forces
a steel type to hit a ribbon and transfer
ink from that ribbon to the paper.

4. QWERTY Layout
Derived from the layout of TYPEWRITER
Arrangement was intended to reduce jamming
of typebars.

5. Types of Keyboard
Mechanical Keyboard
Gaming Keyboard
Ergonomic Keyboard
Split Keyboard

6. Other Commonly used Keyboards
Reduced keys than Desktop keyboard
Smart phones, tablets & interactive displays
Laptop
Keyboard
Virtual
Keyboard

7. Alphabetic keys
A to Z keys are called alphabet
keys. There are a total of 26
alphabet keys

8. There are three toggle keys:
1. caps lock
2. Num lock
3. Scroll lock
Toggle Keys

9. Punctuation
keys
The punctuations like comma
(,), full stop (.), semicolon (;),
colon (:), etc. are present on
every keyboard.

10. They have to be used in combination.
Modifier keys are used to modify the action of
another specific key they are basically 3 keys
1) Shift key
2) Control key
3) Alternate key
Control keys

11. The navigation keys allow you to move the cursor, move
around in documents and webpages, and edit text. The
following table lists some common functions of these keys.
Navigation keys

12. The function keys begin with the letter F and reside on the topmost
part of the keyboard. The function keys on the keyboard start from
F1 and end at F12.
Function Keys
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
Help
Rename
Search
Close
Refresh
Switch

13. Function Keys
F7
F8
F9
F10
F11
F12
Spellcheck
Recalculate
Safe Mode Save as
Activate
Full screen

14. The number keys are situated in two locations on the
keyboard In both locations, there are 10 keys. The
number keys directly above the alphabet keys also work
as symbol keys.
Numeric keys

15. The special keys present on the keyboard are used to carry
out special actions
• Spacebar
• Enter key
• Backspace key
• Windows key
• Escape key
• Delete
• Tab
Special keys

16. Importance of Keyboard
Speed &
Efficiency
Reduces Mouse
dependency
Minimized
Distractions
Using the keyboard is
often faster than reaching
for the mouse and
navigating through menu.
Keyboard shortcuts allow
you to perform tasks
quickly, reducing the
number of steps required
to accomplish a task.
Constantly switching
between the keyboard
and mouse can slow you
down. Keyboard
shortcuts provide an
alternative method,
reducing dependency on
the mouse for every
action.
Keyboard shortcuts let
you stay focused on the
content you're working on
without being distracted
by navigating through
menus and options.

17. Combination of Keys Working
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Windows key + D Windows key + E
Windows key + G
Windows key + L
Windows key + F
Windows key + I
Show/Hide Desktop Open File Explorer
Search File Open the Game bar
Open Settings Lock your Computer

18. Windows key + N
Windows key + R
Windows key + S
Windows key + T
Open Search Box
Open Apps on
Taskbar
Open MS OneNote
Open Run Dialogue Box
Combination of Keys Working

19. Keyboard Shortcuts
Ctrl + N
Ctrl + T
Ctrl + D
Ctrl + B
Open a new Browser Window
Open a new Browser tab
Bookmark the current page
View Bookmarks
Ctrl + J View recently downloaded files
Internet Shortcut Keys Text Shortcuts Keys
Ctrl + X
Ctrl + U
Ctrl + B
Ctrl + V
Ctrl + C
Cut the selected text
Underline the selected text
Bold the selected text
Copy the selected text
Paste the copied or cut text

20. Windows Shortcuts
Ctrl + Z Ctrl + Y Ctrl + W Alt + F4
Close the active
program/window
Close the Current
Window
Redo
Undo

21. Ctrl + T : Open a new tab
Ctrl + Shift + T : Reopen
the last closed tab
F5 or Ctrl + R: Refresh
the current page
Ctrl + E: Activate
the search bar
F2: Rename the
selected item
Ctrl + L: Align left
Web Browsing
Shortcuts
File Explorer
Shortcuts
Text Editing
Shortcuts
Keyboard Shortcuts

22. Keyboard Shortcuts
Ctrl + A
Select all
Ctrl + E
Center
Ctrl + F
Find
Ctrl + D
Default font Set
Ctrl + G
Go to
Ctrl + P
Print
Ctrl + I
Italics
Ctrl + H
Replace
Ctrl + Q
Space after paragraph
Ctrl + S
Save

23. Importance of MS Word Shortcuts
Faster Formatting: Shortcuts for formatting (e.g.,
bold, italic, underline) allow you to apply styles to text
without navigating through the formatting toolbar.
Manipulation :Shortcuts for actions like copy, cut,
paste, and undo make it easy to manipulate the content
of your document without using the mouse.
Document Review: Shortcuts for functions like find,
replace, and spell check enable efficient document
review without interrupting the writing process.

24. Thank
You!!