A keyboard is an input device that contains keys users press to enter data and instructions into a computer. Christopher Latham Sholes invented the modern keyboard in 1868 by patenting the typewriter. There are several types of keyboards including standard, laptop, gaming, ergonomic, laser/infrared, and rollup keyboards. Keyboards can connect through wired connections like USB or wireless connections such as Bluetooth, infrared, or radio frequency. Computer keyboards contain keys like function keys, numeric keypads, navigation keys, typewriter keys, special keys, and an escape key that perform various operations.

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A keyboard is an input device that
contains keys users press to enter
data and instructions into a
computer

3. Christopher Latham Sholes was
the inventor of the
keyboard for computing devices.
He patented the typewriter that
we commonly use today in 1868.

4. Types of
Keyboard

5. Standard
Keyboard
• also known as the Desktop
Keyboard
• include alphabetic characters,
punctuation symbols, numbers
and a variety of function keys.

6. Standard
Keyboard

7. Laptop
Keyboards
• has the same keyboard type as a
normal keyboard, except for the fact
that most laptop keyboards
condense the symbols into fewer
buttons to accommodate less space.

8. Laptop
Keyboards

9. Gaming
Keyboards
• are similar to normal keyboards
except they generally contain extra
features such as illuminated keys,
multimedia keys, an additional LCD
screen, palm rest and other features.

10. Gaming
Keyboards

11. Ergonomic
Keyboards
• is a computer keyboard designed
with ergonomic considerations to
minimize the chance of wrist and
hand injuries.

12. Ergonomic
Keyboards

13. Laser or Infrared
Keyboards
• this device projects the keyboard on
to a flat surface, such as a table or
desk.

14. Laser or Infrared
Keyboards

15. Rollup
Keyboards
• are made of soft plastic or silicone
which can be rolled on itself for
travel.

16. Rollup
Keyboards

17. Connection
Type

18. A. Wired
Keyboards
• PS/
2
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19. B. Wireless
Keyboards
• Bluetooth
• Infrared (IR)
• Radio
Frequency

20. Bluetooth

21. Virtual Keyboard (uses an
infrared and laser
technology

22. RF Wireless
Keyboard

23. Parts of the Computer
Keyboard
• Function Keys
Across the top of a keyboard are a row
of keys called the Function Keys. Each key
is composed of the letter F and a number,
ranging from F1 to F12. Each of the
Function Keys performs a specific
operation based upon what software is
being used.

24. • Numeric Keypad
Many larger keyboards have an extra
section to the right that contains the
Numeric Keypad. This consists of the
numbers 1 through 9, an asterisk, a slash,
a dash, a plus sign, an enter key and a
period. There is also is a "Num Lock" key,
which is used to turn on and off the
Numeric Keypad.

25. • Navigation Keys
The Navigation Keys, also called the
Direction Keys, are used to navigate
through documents and websites.
Examples of Navigation Keys are the up,
down, left and right arrows.

26. • Typewriter Keys
The center of the keyboard, which
contains the largest amount of keys,
includes letters and numbers. Most typing is
done with these keys.

27. • Special Keys
Other keys include the Alt and Ctrl
keys (used for specific functions), the Tab
key (used to insert the cursor) and the
Shift key (used to make capital letters or
symbols that are located on the number
keys).

28. • Escape
The Escape key is located in the upper
left- hand corner of the keyboard. It is used
to cancel operations.