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Types of Keys

1. Function Keys (F1 – F12)

These keys are located at the top row of the keyboard. Named as F1, F2 …

F12. Each key is used for special functions.

2. Number Keys (0 – 9)

These keys are used for typing numbers.Numbers are present in two places:

1. Above the alphabet keys

2. On the Numeric Keypad (right side) when Num Lock is ON.

3. Alphabet Keys (A – Z)

These keys are used to type letters and words. A standard keyboard is called
QWERTY keyboard because the first six letters are Q-W-E-R-T-Y.

4. Symbol Keys

These keys are used for punctuation marks, symbols, and special characters.

Example: @, %, &, ?, *To type the upper symbols, press Shift + Symbol key.

+ = @

5. Arrow Keys

The four keys are (↑, ↓, →, ←) used to move the cursor
up, down, right, or left direction.

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