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Keyboard

A keyboard is a device that has many

buttons on it. We call these buttons
keys. We enter information in the form of
words or numbers using the keyboard.

The process of pressing diff erent keys of
a keyboard to type words or numbers is Reason Out
called typing. What is the similarity between

We will now learn about the diff erent a typewriter and keyboard?
keys of a keyboard.

Alphabet Keys

The alphabet keys help us to type letters, words and sentences. There are 26

alphabet keys on a keyboard.

Learn More

A keyboard has 104 or
more keys.

Reason Out

Why are alphabet keys not arranged in order?

Number Keys

The number keys help us to type numbers. They show
numbers from 0 to 9. These keys are present at two

places on a keyboard.

Do and Learn

Count and write the number of letter keys and number keys on your keyboard.

Letter keys Number keys

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