Computer Keyboards

According to http://support.microsoft.com its function is to "Update the selected field."

The QWERTY keyboard layout has its origins in the old mechanical typewriters. The early typewriter manufacturers experimented with many different layouts, indeed some of the first typewriters just had a single row of keys with A to Z all in order. As typists became more proficient and typing speeds increased, jamming of the mechanisms became a large problem. The QWERTY layout was developed to scatter the most-used keys widely across the keyboard thereby reducing the number of jams and allowing typists to type even faster.

Later on, when technology reduced this need, the QWERTY layout survived solely by the sheer number of typists already trained in its use. Other keyboard layouts such as DVORAK have been developed in an effort to find something which is more efficient with modern hardware, but QWERTY is still vastly more common and does not show any signs of going away any time soon.

to place your hands properly on the keyboard, you have to put your left fingers on the ASDF keys, while putting your right fingers on the JKL: keys.

The arrangement of letters, numbers, and symbols on the keyboard, known as the QWERTY layout, was designed in the 19th century for typewriters to reduce jamming by spacing out frequently used letter pairs. This configuration became standardized as typewriters evolved, and it was retained in modern computer keyboards for consistency and user familiarity. The layout prioritizes typing speed and efficiency, allowing for a more comfortable typing experience. While alternative layouts exist, QWERTY remains the most widely used due to its historical legacy.

The function keys can have different functions depending on what program you have open. Pressing the f1 key while using a graphics program might for example bring up a menu on the screen.

If for example you are in the properties window for a printer , you can highlight a tab then hit the f1 key. It will bring up a litttle box explaining the use of that tab.

Some programs dont use function keys. In general the instructions for using a computer program should tell you what if any function keys can be used.

Use the "Home" key (it's to the right of Backspace)

The keyboard is used to type text and numbers into a word processor, text editor or other program. In a modern computer, the interpretation of keypresses is generally left to the software. A computer keyboard distinguishes each physical key from every other and reports all keypresses to the controlling software. Keyboards are also used for computer gaming, either with regular keyboards or by using keyboards with special gaming features, which can expedite frequently used keystroke combinations. A keyboard is also used to give commands to the operating system of a computer, such as Windows' Control-Alt-Delete combination, which brings up a task window or shuts down the machine.

ok this is guaranteed to get it -

1. Open up the start menu

2. go to all programs

3. go to accessories

4. click on 'character map'.

When character map opens, it may look complicated but its not.

5. Scroll to the very bottom of character map.

6. You'll see symbols (hearts, smiley faces, and....Female/Male symbols!)

7. Double Click on the female symbol and it should appear in a little text box underneath.

8. Click 'copy' and then paste it where you want to put it (i.e. in text or in your MSN name or whatever u needed it for)

While keyboarding has become dominant in communication, teaching orthography remains essential for developing literacy skills, critical thinking, and effective communication. Handwriting may be seen as less relevant in a digital age, but it fosters cognitive development and memory retention. Furthermore, handwriting can enhance creativity and personal expression. Therefore, a balanced approach that includes both keyboarding and handwriting instruction is beneficial.

Uhmm well for face book there is...

:-* - kiss

^_^ - "kiki"

-_- - squint

O.o - confused

>:O - upset

<3 - heart

:v - Pacman

:|] - robot

:) - happy

:( - sad

:P - tongue

:D - grin

:O - gasp

;) - wink

8) - glasses

B) - sunglasses

:3 - cute/cat-like

>:( - grumpy

:/ - unsure

:'( - cry

3:) - devil

O:) - angel

No, on the contrary.

Back in the days of mechanical typewriters each letter sat at the end of an arm that moved up and struck the paper when a key was struck. If the letters you hit happened to sit on arms that were next to each other, the arms would often tangle and jam - and that would really slow typing down.

By spreading the most common letters out, the inventor reduced the risk of the typewriter jamming. These days, with no moving parts, another distribution would make more sense - but not enough to make it worthwhile to relearn typing.

Communicating with the computer. Giving it instructions or data.
for character ( letters, numbers, symbols etc) input into a computer. that is the reason why the keyboard is called an input device.

If you have a number pad on your laptop keyboard, it is the asterisk on the number pad. It looks like this: * The one that is made by holding Shift and pressing 8 does not perform the same function. If you keyboard does not have a number pad you may not have a button to perform multiplication on the calculator.

arrow keys

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Use the Backslash key, just above the "return" key on the right side of the keyboard. The key will have two characters: | ("pipe") and \ ("backslash").

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Because otherwise dust gets in between the keys.

Generally, a MIDI instrument is an input device. It takes the musical data from the user who plays it. Playing the instrument sends input into the computer. However, depending on the instrument, such as if the instrument is standalone, it can possibly be used as an output device as well. Files stored on the computer could cause the instrument to play. So some are strictly input devices and some are I/O devices.