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For example, to type @, we press a Shift key
with the number key ‘2’. We can also type + = @

capital letters using this key when the Caps

Lock is OFF.

Control Key

Control key is represented as Ctrl on a keyboard. It is used in
combination with other keys to perform diff erent tasks. For

example, we can move the cursor to the top of a document using

Ctrl + Home. Similarly, we can move the cursor at the bottom of
the document using Ctrl + End.

Alt Key

Alt key also like Shift and Ctrl keys performs specifi c tasks. For
example, we press Alt and F4 keys together to close a program.

We can shut down a computer by pressing Ctrl, Alt and Del keys

together.

Computer Etiquette

We should handle a keyboard
carefully. We should not bang it
or hardly press the keys.

Tech Terms

Cursor: A vertical line mark that blinks on the screen

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