Used with other keys to access functions that are built into the software.
What is Alternate
100
Moves the cursor to the left, right, up, and down.
What is Arrow Keys
100
Used to delete text to the left of the curser.
What is Backspace
100
An extra or spare copy of a file, folder, or data.
What is a Backup
200
Locks the alphabet into uppercase letters.
What is Caps Lock
200
A letter, number, symbol, or space typed on a keyboard.
What is Character
200
A temporary storage area for text that is to be cut or copied and then pasted to another location.
What is Clipboard
200
Used with other keys to execute a command and to perform functions.
What is Control
200
The flashing mark on the screen that shows where your next keystroke will appear.
What is Cursor
300
Moves the cursor in the direction of the arrow.
What is Cursor Movement
300
A setting used unless another option is chosen.
What is Default
300
Deletes (erases) text to the right of the cursor.
What is Delete
300
Moving the mouse to copy or move selected text to a new location.
What is Drag and Drop
300
To revise text.
What is Edit
400
Moves the cursor to the end of the line.
What is End Key
400
Used to move the cursor down a line.
What is Enter
400
The science concerned with designing safe and comfortable machines for humans.
What is Ergonomic
400
Exit unwanted menus and dialog texts.
What is Escape
400
Only the first line of the paragraph is indented.
What is First Line Indent
500
An assortment of characters in a certain type and size.
What is Font
500
The size, style, font, page size, margin, and printing requirements of a document.
What is Format
500
Gross words per minute – The number of keystrokes a typist can make in a timed period. This is the same as our words per minute but used by other countries.
What is GWAM
500
Text and/or graphics appearing at the top of each page in a document.