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Chapter 5 - Manipulative Keys

What are Manipulative Keys?

Manipulative keys are special keys which are not used to type alphabets,
numbers, and symbols. They are rather used to manipulate data in the document.

They are also keys that are used to send instructions to the computer. E.g. Shift,
delete, backspace, Tab, insert, etc.

Manipulative Keys

Types of Manipulative Keys

Shift Key: The shift key is a modifier key used to type capital letters and other
alternative 'upper' characters. Most keys on the keyboard have two symbols on

them, top and down. To type the top key, press and hold the shift key and press
the identified key. The keyboard has two shift keys.

Functions:
Shift + alphabet key will type the alphabet in uppercase (capital) when
the caps lock is off.
Shift + alphabet key will type the alphabet in lowercase (small) when

the caps lock is on.
Shift key + arrow keys is used to select series of text.
Shift + keyboard key with two (2) characters will type the character at
the top. e.g.: Shift + 2 = @; Shift + 5 = %; Shift + 8 = *.
Shift key is also used to play games, etc.

Caps Lock Key: Caps lock is a toggle key. It's the key used to produce