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Number Keys

                 Number keys are used to type numbers. We also call them numeric keys. There

                 are 10 number keys.


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                 On a keyboard, there are two sets of number keys. One set is above the alphabet

                 keys. The other set is on the right side of the keyboard. This set is also called
                 Numeric keypad.  The numeric keypad works only when the Num Lock key                             Lock
                                                                                                                  Num
                 is on.                Num               –
                                       Lock   /    *
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                                        Home       Pg Up
                                                         +
                                        4    5      6                   To activate the
                                                                                                     Num

                                        1     2     3                   numeric keypad:              Lock
                                        End        Pg Dn
                                                         Enter          Num Lock key
                                        0           .
                                        Ins         Del
                      Spacebar Key


                 Spacebar  key  is  used  to  give  a  blank  space  when we type  words, letters  or
                 numbers. It is the longest key on the keyboard.








                         myschool                                                           my school


                                                            Spacebar key










                                               Tech Fact

                    When we type, we see a blinking line on the screen.

                    It is called Cursor.



                                                                                 Cursor



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