Keyboard

 

Fig.: Example: American keyboard

1 Esc key 2 Function keys 3 Keys for special functions 4 Numerical keys 5 Cursor keys

6 Enter key 7 Alphanumerical keys 8 Alt key 9 STRG key (german) CTRL key (american)

 

Key	Significance
ESC	Escape key. It can be used to abort data input or other operations.
Function keys	The function keys F1 ... F12 allow a quick access on certain menus or functions. The action invoked by a function key may depend on the specific screen.
Keys for special functions	Use these keys for printing, for text scrolling, to delete data input, etc.
Numerical keys	Use these keys when you type in larger amounts of numerical data.
Cursor keys	Use the cursor keys (labeled with arrows) to move the cursor around the screen.
Enter key	Use the Enter key to confirm and terminate your data input.
Alphanumerical keys	Use these keys for text input.
Alt key	Alternate key. Certain keys may show a special behavior when they are actuated while holding down the Alt key.
German keyboard: STRG key American keyboard: CTRL key	Control key. Certain keys may show a special behavior when they are actuated while holding down the CTRL key.

Tab: Significance of keys on the keyboard