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Keyboard and mouse basics
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This article is about the introduction of the <a href="http://www.keyboardoem.com/"
target="_self">keyboard mouse PC item</a>.
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Using a keyboard
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Whenever you use a desktop computer or laptop, you’ll probably use a <a
href="http://www.keyboardoem.com/computer-keyboard/" target="_self">computer keyboard</a>.
The most common kind is called a ‘QWERTY’ keyboard. QWERTY describes the top row of
letters on the keyboard.
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What a keyboard looks like
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A keyboard is for putting information including letters, words and numbers into your
computer. You press the individual buttons on the keyboard when you type.
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The number keys across the top of the keyboard are also found on the right of the
keyboard.
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The letter keys are in the centre of the keyboard.
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The symbol keys to the right of the letters include symbols such as the question mark
and full stop.
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The keys that surround the letters, numbers and symbol keys on the left, right and
bottom of the keyboard help you to choose where and how you type.
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<p>
There are several types of keyboards, such as <a
href="http://www.keyboardoem.com/computer-keyboard/gaming-mechanical-keyboard/"
target="_self">gaming mechanical keyboard</a>, keyboard and so on.
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Using the keys
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When you open a document or click in a box to type, you will see a vertical flashing
line. This is the cursor, it shows you where you are about to start typing on a page or
screen.
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Pressing the 'shift' key allows you to type capital letters and the symbols at
the top of the keys.
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The 'shift' keys are on the left and right of the keyboard, with the arrow
pointing upwards.
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For capital letters, hold down the 'shift' key and hold and type the letter.
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For symbols at the top of a number key, press down the symbol key and then type the
symbol. You can use the 'shift' key to type any symbol at the top of a key.
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The 'caps lock' key allows you to write in capital letters. To turn it on,
press it once and type. To turn it off, press it again.
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Putting in spaces, moving your cursor and deleting text
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The 'space bar' puts a space between words. Press it once to put in a
space.
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The 'tab' key puts a bigger space between words. Press it once to put in a
space.
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The 'enter' key moves your cursor down a line.
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The 'arrow' keys allow you to move your cursor in all directions on the page or
screen - up, down, left and right.
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To delete your typing you need to put your cursor to the right of a word. Press the
'backspace' button to delete your word. The cursor will move to the left and delete
as it goes.
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Using a mouse
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<p>
There are lots of different styles of <a href="http://www.keyboardoem.com/computer-
mouse/" target="_self">computer mouse</a>, but most have a left and a right button.
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To hold your mouse, rest your hand over it and put your index finger on the left button
and your thumb resting on the side. The cable needs to be pointing towards the computer.
The mouse needs to always be in contact with a mouse mat, desk or hard surface.
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You use your mouse to move the cursor around the screen. The cursor changes, depending
on what you are doing on the computer. As an arrow you use it for moving and selecting
things, as a hand for clicking on links when you are on the internet and it becomes an
hourglass when you are waiting for the computer to do something.
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Single clicking
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You single click with the left mouse button to select things. Just quickly left click
and then let go of the button.
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Double clicking
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You double click with the left mouse button to open things, such as a folder. You need
to double click quickly, think about the ‘knock, knock’ you do on a door.
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Drag and drop
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Drag and drop is when you move something from one place to another.
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First select the item with the left mouse button and keep the button pressed down. Then
move the mouse and the item on screen will move with the cursor. When you have the cursor
and item in the position you want, release the left mouse button.
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The item will now be dropped to where the cursor is positioned on the screen.
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You use drag and drop to move things around your computer, such as files between
folders.
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Right button
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<p>
If you ever accidently click the right mouse button, a list of computer commands will
appear. To remove the list just move the mouse and single click the left button.
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Laptop trackpad or touchpad
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