The names of keys on a keyboard Са-32 ; 25.11.21.

Exercise: The names of keys on a keyboard

In the below photo of a keyboard, you will find that the different function or action keys are either surrounded/enclosed by a red line with a number in red or just have a number in red on top of the key. These red numbers are used below the photo to confirm the name of each key(s) (e.g. 1 = Delete Key).

Focus on the names of these different keys and then do the quiz at the end to check that you both understand their meaning and remember them.

• 1 = Delete Key

• 2 = Backspace Key

• 3 = Tab Key

• 4 = Return Key

• 5 = Caps Lock Key

• 6 = Shift Key

• 7 = Control Key

• 8 = Function Key

• 9 = Alt Key

• 10 = Space Bar

• 11 = Arrow Keys

Quiz: Computer keyboard key name vocabulary part 1

Below is a definition/description of each of the different keys that are named on the above keyboard. Now fill in the blanks with the name of one of these keys which are in bold in the above list. Only use the name of one key(s) once and write it as it is in the list. Click on the "Check Answers" button at the bottom of the quiz to check your answers.

When the answer is correct, two icons will appear next to the question. The first is an Additional Information Icon " ". Click on this for extra information on the word/phrase and for a translation. The second is a Pronunciation Icon " ". Click on this to listen to the pronunciation of the word/phrase and to do a pronunciation speaking test.

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1. The long key on a keyboard which is used when you want to separate one word from another when writing, is called the    

2. The key you press once to write in UPPER-CASE/CAPITAL letters, is called the    

3. A key that begins with 'C' that is used for shortcuts (like quickly copying some text) in applications, is called the   

4. A key that is used to make multiple spaces/indent in a text document, is called the    

5. A key that is used to remove a letter/space which is in front of the cursor on the screen, is called the    

6. A group of keys which are used to move (up or down, left or right) on a web page or an app, are called the    

7. A key on a laptop/notebook that when pressed with other keys changes the audio volume, is called the    

8. A key that when pressed and held down will write letters in UPPER-CASE/CAPITALS, is called the    

9. A key that begins with 'A' that is used for shortcuts (to do things quickly) in applications, is called the    

10. A key that is used to move to a new line when writing in a document, is called the