Question

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How many types of keys are there on the keyboard? Name them.​

Answer 1

Types of keys are there on the keyboard is $104$ $(5)$types.

• Alphabet Keys
• Number Keys
• Special Keys
• Function Keys
• Navigation Keys

Explanation:

Alphabet Keys:  

                $26$ alphabet keys are present on a keyboard from A to Z. these keys are not present in alphabetical order. These keys are used to type words, sentences, or paragraphs.

Number Keys:

               These keys are used for typing numbers. These keys are present above the top row of the alphabet keys and also present on the right side of the keyboard.

Special Keys:  

Keyboard has more special keys such as Space bar Key, caps lock key, backspace key, shift key, enter key, symbol keys and tab key, etc.

Function Keys:  

$12$ function keys are present on a keyboard. The keys are to perform specific tasks. They are present on the topmost row of the keyboard. Label$F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10, F11 and F12$. These keys have different functions for different programs.

Navigation Keys:

Every keyboard has some special navigation keys such as Cursor control keys (Arrow Keys), Home key, End key, Ctrl, Alt, Page Up, Page Down, Delete, Insert, etc.

Answer 2

Five types of keys are there on the keyboard there are Alphanumeric Key, Punctuation Keys, Navigation keys, Command keys, Special Keys.

Types of keys are there on the keyboard :

Alphanumeric Key :

• The phrase "alphanumeric" refers to letters and numbers, but not symbols or command keys.

Punctuation Keys :

• These are the keys on the keyboard that corresponds to punctuation.

Navigation keys :

• The navigation keys are situated on the far right of both the keypad, between the letter keys and the numbers keys.

Command keys :

• Keys that convey an action, such as "delete," "return," and "enter," are known as command keys on a keyboard.

Special Keys :

• To load CDs or DVDs, hit the eject key. The functionality keys, which are likewise situated along the top of the keypad, can be used to create shortcuts when combined with other keys.