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Keyboarding Basics
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Business
6th Grade
08/24/2012

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Term
Arrow Keys
Definition

Keys on a keyboard that move the cursor left or right, up or down.

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Home Row Keys
Definition
A, S, D, F, J, K, L, AND SEMICOLON (;) - these are designated as the keys from which all keystrokes are made.  This is considered to be the starting point for hands when beginning to keyboard.
Term
Keyboarding
Definition
The ability to enter text by using the correct fingers without looking at the keys.
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Return Key
Definition
Key on the keyboard that is used to enter information into a computer or to return the cursor to the beginning of a new line.
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Shift Key
Definition
Key on the keyboard that is used to capitalize letters when pressed with that letter key.
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Technique
Definition
The form and keying style that a typist uses while operating the keyboard.
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Posture
Definition
The position of the body or parts of the body.
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Caps Lock
Definition
Key on the keyboard that is used to key all capital letters without holding the shift key.
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GWAM
Definition
Acronymfor Gross Words A Minute
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Function Keys
Definition
A key on a computer keyboard that activates a function within a given application when pressed. 
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