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Keyboard


                    A keyboard is a part of computer we use for typing. It is an input device.
                    We can see the matching letters, numbers or other characters on the screen

                    when we press the keys on the keyboard.

















                    Let’s learn about diff erent keys of a keyboard.


                    Alphabet (Letter Keys)


                    Alphabet keys have letters A to Z on them.                           Do and Learn
                    These keys are used for typing letters,
                                                                                    Write your name in capital
                    words and sentences. There are 26 alphabet
                                                                                    letters in WordPad. Also, write
                    keys. They are arranged in three rows on a
                                                                                    the names of your parents.
                    keyboard in a jumbled order.














                    Number Keys


                    Number keys have numbers 0 to 9 on them. They are
                    used to type numbers. We fi nd these keys at two places

                    on a keyboard as mentioned.

                    •  On top of the alphabet keys

                    •  On the right side of a keyboard on the Numeric Pad









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