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Key types
The keyboard has several different types of keys. Some keys
perform specific actions when pressed alone and other
actions when pressed in combination with another key.
Key type
Icon
Description
Function keys
Press these keys labeled F1 to F12
to perform actions in programs.
For example, pressing F1 may
open help.
Each program uses different
function keys for different
purposes. See the program
documentation to find out more
about the function key actions.
System keys
Press these colored keys in
combination with the F
N
key to
perform specific actions. For more
information, see
Navigation keys
Press these keys to move the
cursor to the beginning of a line, to
the end of a line, up the page,
down the page, to the beginning
of a document, or to the end of a
document.
F
N
key
Press the F
N
key in combination
with a colored system key to
perform a specific action.
Windows key
Press this key to open the
Windows Start menu. This key can
also be used in combination with
other keys to open utilities like
F (Search utility), R (Run utility),
and E (Explorer utility).
Numeric keypad
Use these keys to type numbers
when the numeric keypad is
turned on. Press F
N
+
to turn on
the numeric keypad.
Application key
Press this key for quick access to
shortcut menus and help
assistants in Windows.
Arrow keys
Press these keys to move the
cursor up, down, right, or left.
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