Keyboard: Extra Key Essentials

In addition to the basic letter and number keys, there are a few important extras

CARRIAGE RETURN (ENTER)

• creates new paragraphs (lines) when typing
• sends YES command
  • use with care!
  • can automatically submit forms online

BACKSPACE (“delete”)

• Backspace removes the last letter typed
  • going left from the insertion point
  • mistake?
    • Simply use backspace until the mistake is removed
    • Dont move the insertion point (mouse)
    • Only backspace – then continue as before
• the DELETE key is different and best not used by beginners

SHIFT (capitals)

• These keys give us capital letters
• Hold one shift key whilst pressing the corresponding letter for a capital
• You can use either one, right or left
  • normally, hold down the side opposite to the letter you want capital

SHIFT (specials)

• These keys give us the extras you see running along the top of some keys (eg ? & or @)
• Hold one shift key whilst pressing the corresponding letter for the special character

CONTROL (Ctrl)

• many uses
• hold down with + or – to zoom the browser in and out

ESCAPE (Esc)

• sends NO command (to dialogue boxes, OK/Cancel, Yes/No, etc)
• removes many pop-ups