Computer Keyboard and Mouse Parts

Keyboard

Parts:

• Alphanumeric keys: letters, numbers, and symbols
• Function keys: F1-F12, often used for shortcuts
• Navigation keys: arrow keys, home, end, page up/down
• Modifier keys: shift, ctrl, alt
• Numeric keypad: separate set of numbers and math operators
• Enter key: submits forms, executes commands

Mouse

Parts:

• Body: main housing of the mouse
• Buttons: left, right, and middle (or wheel)
• Sensor: optical or laser technology to track movement
• Cord or wireless receiver: connects to computer

Concepts:

• Keyboard layouts: QWERTY, AZERTY, Dvorak, etc. (different arrangements of keys)
• Mouse sensitivity: adjustable speed of cursor movement
• Click types: left-click, right-click, double-click, drag-and-drop

Functions:

Keyboard Functions:

• Typing: inputting text and characters
• Shortcuts: using key combinations to perform actions (e.g. Ctrl+C to copy)
• Navigation: moving the cursor, selecting text, and scrolling

Mouse Functions:

• Pointing: moving the cursor to interact with elements
• Clicking: selecting, opening, or activating elements
• Dragging: selecting multiple items or moving objects on the screen

Keyboard

Parts

• Alphanumeric keys include letters, numbers, and symbols
• Function keys (F1-F12) are used for shortcuts
• Navigation keys include arrow keys, home, end, and page up/down
• Modifier keys consist of shift, ctrl, and alt
• Numeric keypad provides a separate set of numbers and math operators
• Enter key submits forms and executes commands

Mouse

Parts

• Body is the main housing of the mouse
• Buttons include left, right, and middle (or wheel)
• Sensor uses optical or laser technology to track movement
• Cord or wireless receiver connects to the computer

Concepts

• Keyboard layouts vary, including QWERTY, AZERTY, and Dvorak
• Mouse sensitivity can be adjusted to control cursor movement speed
• Click types include left-click, right-click, double-click, and drag-and-drop

Functions

Keyboard Functions

• Typing involves inputting text and characters
• Shortcuts use key combinations to perform actions, such as Ctrl+C to copy
• Navigation enables moving the cursor, selecting text, and scrolling

Mouse Functions

• Pointing involves moving the cursor to interact with elements
• Clicking selects, opens, or activates elements
• Dragging allows selecting multiple items or moving objects on the screen

Learn about the different parts of a computer keyboard and mouse, including alphanumeric keys, function keys, navigation keys, and more.