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1Numeric keypad — A numeric keypad, numpad or tenkey for short, is the small, palm sized, seventeen key section of a computer keyboard, usually on the very far right. The numeric keypad features digits 0 to 9, addition (+), subtraction (−), multiplication (*) and… …
2Insert key — Overtype redirects here. For the steam powered vehicle, see Steam wagon. The insert key among other keys The Insert key (often abbreviated INS) is a key commonly found on computer keyboards. It is primarily used to switch between the two text… …
3Modifier key — In computing, a modifier key is a special key on a computer keyboard that modifies the normal action of another key when the two are pressed in combination. For example, Alt+F4 in …
4Option key — The Option key may be labeled Alt, or Option, or both, and sometimes the symbol. The Option key is a modifier key present on Apple keyboards. It is located between the Control key and Command key on a typical Mac keyboard. There are two option… …
5Control key — A Control key (marked Ctrl ) on a modern Windows keyboard In computing, a Control key is a modifier key which, when pressed in conjunction with another key, will perform a special operation (for example, Control Alt Delete); similar to the Shift… …
6Alt key — For a list of keyboard shortcuts see Table of keyboard shortcuts The Alt key on a computer keyboard is used to change (alternate) the function of other pressed keys. Thus, the Alt key is a modifier key, used in a similar fashion to the Shift key …
7Function key — A function key is a key on a computer or terminal keyboard which can be programmed so as to cause an operating system command interpreter or application program to perform certain actions. On some keyboards/computers, function keys may have… …
8Compose key — The compose key and compose LED on Sun Type 5, 6 and 7 keyboards is the second last key on the bottom row …
9Menu key — The context menu in Mozilla Firefox In computing, the Menu key or Application key is a key found on Microsoft Windows oriented computer keyboards. Its symbol is a small icon depicting a cursor hovering above a menu. It is typically found on the… …
10Break key — Break/Pause key on PC keyboard The origins of the break key on a computer keyboard go back to telegraph practices. A standard telegraph key has a built in knife switch that can be used to short the key s contacts. When the key was not in use,… …
