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Choose the correct option.
1. What type of keys are ‘Ctrl’ and ‘Shift’?
uiz Bee a. Special keys b. Alphanumeric keys
c. Function keys d. Modifier keys
2. Which key is used in combination with another key to perform a specific task?
a. Ctrl key b. Num Lock key
c. Caps Lock key d. Enter key
3. Function keys are placed at the of the computer keyboard.
a. left b. top
c. right d. bottom
TYPING A TEXT, SENTENCE OR A PARAGRAPH
To type Text, a Sentence, or a Paragraph, perform the following:
• Typing Text: In the text editing mode, place your cursor at the required place.
• To Insert Numbers: Press the numbers from the number row just above the QWERTY row or from the numeric
keypad if the Num Lock key is ON.
• Typing Sentences: To get space between typed words, press the spacebar once and then type the next word.
• Creating New Lines and Spaces between Paragraphs: Press enter key to start a new paragraph. The Enter or Return
key is used to create new lines and spaces between paragraphs. Make sure that the cursor is flashing from a new
line. It is also used to authorise instructions asked for the computer to perform.
TYPING A CAPITAL LETTERS, SYMBOLS OR GUIDE FOR TYPING
To type text, a capital letters , symbols or guide for typing, perform the following:
• Typing Capital Letters: To type capital letters, switch ON the Caps Lock by pressing the key before typing. A light will
shine on the top right side corner of the keyboard that shows Caps lock is on. To switch it off, tap on the Caps lock
key before typing.
• Typing Symbols: Press and hold the key and then press the key with the required symbol. There are two Shift keys
on the keyboard—to the bottom left and right of the letters. The Shift key is used to access the top symbols that are
one of the keys with two characters.
• Guide for Typing: The cursor keys serve as a guide for typing. They can be used to move the position of the cursor.
The cursor is the small downward line that flickers in a sentence while typing. Move the position of the cursor by
clicking the position with a mouse.
DELETING A TEXT
There are two different ways to delete a text:
• Using Delete Key: Place the cursor to the left of the text to be deleted. Press Delete key to remove the letter. Keep
holding it down in a pressed position to delete in a continuous process.
• Using Backspace Key: Place the cursor to the right of the text to be deleted. Press Backspace key to remove the
letter. Keep holding it down in a pressed position to delete in a continuous process.
To Delete a word, sentence, line or a paragraph, select the portion required to be deleted and then press Delete or
Backspace key.
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