Grade 5 ICT on Computer Keyboard

*The keys on the top row of a keyboard are called function keys

and are labeled F1 through F12. These keys are used to perform

specific functions in various computer programs.

• The keys on the left side of a keyboard are called the modifier keys and include the Shift, Ctrl, Alt, and Command keys. The Shift key is used to type capital letters and certain symbols, the Ctrl key is used to perform specific actions in a computer program, the Alt key is used to access menu options in a program, and the Command key is used to perform specific actions on a Mac computer.

• The keys on the right side of a keyboard are called the numeric keypad and are used to type numbers. The numeric keypad also includes mathematical symbols and a few additional keys such as the Enter key and the decimal point key.

• The arrow keys, also known as the cursor keys, are a group of keys on a computer keyboard that is used to move the cursor or mouse pointer in a particular direction. The arrow keys are usually located in the bottom right corner of the keyboard, and they include the left, right, up, and down arrow keys.

Step two: Organization of the Keyboard