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Categories of Keyboard Keys and Their Functions

The document outlines the categories of keyboard keys, including Alphanumeric, Function, Modifier, Navigation, Control, and Special Keys, along with their definitions and functions. It details the specific roles of each key type, such as inputting text, executing commands, and controlling software features. Additionally, it provides a list of common keyboard shortcuts using the Ctrl key for various tasks.

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Categories of Keyboard Keys and Their Functions

The document outlines the categories of keyboard keys, including Alphanumeric, Function, Modifier, Navigation, Control, and Special Keys, along with their definitions and functions. It details the specific roles of each key type, such as inputting text, executing commands, and controlling software features. Additionally, it provides a list of common keyboard shortcuts using the Ctrl key for various tasks.

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Categories of Keyboard Keys and Their Functions

1. Alphanumeric Keys

Definition:
These include all the letters (A–Z) and numbers (0–9) on the main part of the keyboard.

Function:
Used to input text, numbers, and basic characters. Combined with Shift, they allow
uppercase letters or symbols.
 A–Z, 0–9: Used for typing letters and numbers.
 Shift: Capitalizes letters and accesses secondary functions on other keys.
 Caps Lock: Toggles capitalization for all letters.
 Tab: Indents or navigates between fields.
 Enter (Return): Executes commands or creates a new line.
 Backspace: Deletes the character before the cursor.
 Spacebar: Adds space between words.

2. Function Keys (F1–F12)

Definition:
Located at the top of the keyboard, labeled F1 to F12.

Function:
Perform special tasks depending on the software:
Key Common Function
F1 Opens help menu (universal for many apps)
Key Common Function
F2 Rename selected file or folder
F3 Search feature in many apps and browsers
F4 Alt + F4 closes active window
F5 Refreshes page or document
F6 Moves cursor to address bar in browsers
F7 Spell check in MS Word
F8 Used for accessing Windows startup menu
F9 Refreshes document in MS Word, sends/receives in Outlook
F10 Activates menu bar in applications
F11 Toggles full-screen mode in browsers
F12 Opens “Save As” in MS Word, opens DevTools in browsers (Shift+F12 or Ctrl+Shift+I)

3. Modifier Keys
Definition:
Keys that modify the action of other keys when pressed together
 Ctrl (Control): Used in combination for shortcuts (e.g., Ctrl+C).
 Alt (Alternate): Used in combinations, especially Alt+Tab or Alt+F4.
 Shift: Capital letters / symbols.
 Windows Key (⊞ Win): Opens Start Menu or Windows-specific shortcuts.
 Fn (Function): Accesses extra hardware functions (brightness, volume).

4. Navigation Keys
Definition:
Keys that move the cursor or scroll through documents/pages.
 Arrow Keys: Move the cursor or scroll directionally.
 Home: Moves cursor to beginning of line/document.
 End: Moves to end of line/document.
 Page Up: Scrolls one screen up.
 Page Down: Scrolls one screen down.
 Insert: Toggles between insert and overwrite modes.
 Delete (Del): Deletes the character after the cursor.

5. Control Keys
Definition:
Used to control certain functions in applications or the system.
 Esc (Escape): Cancels operations or exits menus.
 Print Screen (PrtScn): Captures screen content.
 Scroll Lock: Rarely used, was for toggling scroll behavior.
 Pause/Break: Rarely used, legacy key.

6. Special Keys
Definition:
Additional keys for enhanced features and user control.
 Num Lock: Enables number pad usage.
 AltGr: Used to type alternate characters (common in non-English layouts).
 Menu Key: Opens context menu (right-click alternative).
 Multimedia Keys: Control volume, playback, etc. (on modern keyboards).

🔤 Ctrl + [A–Z] Keyboard Shortcuts


Shortcut Function
Ctrl + A Select all
Ctrl + B Bold text
Ctrl + C Copy
Ctrl + D Bookmark page (browser) / Font settings (Word)
Ctrl + E Center align (Word), search in File Explorer
Ctrl + F Find
Ctrl + G Go to (Word), find next
Ctrl + H Replace text
Ctrl + I Italicize text
Ctrl + J Justify alignment
Ctrl + K Insert hyperlink
Ctrl + L Left align / Open location (browser)
Ctrl + M Indent paragraph (Word)
Ctrl + N New document/window
Ctrl + O Open
Ctrl + P Print
Ctrl + Q Remove paragraph formatting (Word)
Ctrl + R Refresh / Right align
Ctrl + S Save
Ctrl + T New tab (browser)
Ctrl + U Underline text
Ctrl + V Paste
Ctrl + W Close current tab or window
Ctrl + X Cut
Ctrl + Y Redo
Ctrl + Z Undo

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