The keyboard also allows the user to input data. This is done by pressing the keys. A keyboard is the same as a typewriter keyboard except for:
function keys. Function keys allow the user to
carry out special commands that are used by some software such as word
processors.
a numeric keypad.
and a set of arrow keys. These are also used to move the cursor
around the screen as well.
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