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Product Features
Standard Keyboard Components
1 Function Keys Perform special functions, depending on the software application
being used.
2 Editing Keys Include the following: Insert, Home, Page Up, Delete, End, and Page
Down.
3 Status Lights Indicate the status of the computer and keyboard settings (Num Lock,
Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock).
4 Numeric Keys Work like a calculator keypad.
5 Arrow Keys Used to navigate through a document or Web site. These keys allow
you to move left, right, up, and down, using the keyboard instead of
the mouse.
6 Ctrl Keys Used in combination with other keys; its effect depends on the
application software you are using.
7 Application Key* Used (like the right mouse button) to open pop-up menus in a
Microsoft Office application. May perform other functions in other
software applications.
8 Windows Logo
Keys*
Used to open the Start menu in Microsoft Windows. Used in
combination with other keys to perform other functions.
9 Alt Keys Used in combination with other keys; its effect depends on the
application software you are using.
*Keys available in select geographic regions.
