What is the keyboard for and what are its types?

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Know all the functions of the keyboard.

If you wonder What is the keyboard for? We will tell you that this peripheral is irreplaceable and indispensable when we are going to use a computer, and in the same way it is in a mobile phone or tablet. The keyboard, this one that allows you to enter the information in an electronic device such as those mentioned, the one that today we will explain to you about what keyboards are for, in addition to knowing their types and the functions of each key.

What are keyboards for?

The keyboard is the peripheral input device, it is made with keys and these are made up of letters, numbers, signs and other special keys that you can use with different functions on desktop or mobile computers.

The keyboard is an essential element and in mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets, it is an application installed within their system. With this you can enter data, write, chat, among other functions.

The main function of keyboards is to input textual information to computers or mobile devices. In the case of desktop computers, the keyboard is also very useful to create commands that serve as shortcuts when using different functions of these devices. For example, in the Windows operating system the most used combinations are "Ctrl", "Alt", "Del", "Ctrl" + C or "Ctrl" + V.

What are the types that exist and what is the keyboard for?

There is a wide variety of keyboards that adapt to the needs and tastes of each person, below we will show you some of the types of keyboard there are:

QWERTY or conventional. This keyboard is the most used by users, its name is for the first 6 letters of its upper row and in most cases they have between 101 and 108 keys.
Multimedia. This keyboard includes different special keys that conventional keyboards do not have, these keys can be shortcuts to music or video multimedia players, open the Internet browser, control the volume, among other functions. It also has hotkeys to suspend the computer, open the calculator, mail, among others.
Gamer or Gaming. This keyboard designed for video game users has special keys that adapt to different games, such as levers or joysticks that allow you to handle different movements within video games. These also come with programmable keys that allow the user to configure them according to their games and needs. It also has shortcuts that you can configure on the keyboard to improve your gaming skills.

Wireless This keyboard has a transmitting antenna and connects to the computer using electromagnetic waves and does not use cables to connect to the PC.
Ergonomic. This keyboard is perfect for people who spend long hours working using a computer, it is designed so that you can keep your arms relaxed while you type.
Flexible. These keyboards in most of their designs are made of silicone or plastic and are easier to wash. Also, these keyboards are easier to transport, because you can roll them up and store them and their circuits will never be damaged.
Virtual Screen keyboards are the type of keyboard that appears on device screens like phones and tablets, but can also be configured to appear on your desktop or laptop screen.

Key functions

QWERTY or conventional keyboards are divided into five blocks and each of these blocks has a group of different letters and each one fulfills a function:

Function keys. These keys serve as shortcuts for using different functions of the computer's operating system. They are almost always located at the top of the keyboard and are identified from F1 to F12.
Alphanumeric keys. In this block are the most number of keys, here are the keys with the letters of the alphabet, 10 decimal digits, as well as the different punctuation marks that you can enter.
Special keys. These are made up of three groups of keys, the first is the one with the «Print Screen», «Scroll Lock», «Inter Pause» keys. The second has the keys "Start", "End", "Insert", "Up", "Del" and "Down". The last group has directional arrows.
Control keys. These keys are surrounded by the alphanumeric block and are in charge of controlling some different functions in the different programs. They are made up of the "Caps Lock", "Ctrl", "Alt" keys, the space bar, "Alt Gr", "Shift", "ESC" and the "Windows" key.
Numeric keys. In this you will find the numbers from 0 to 9. And you can use them to solve different mathematical operations on the calculator, such as adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing. You can also deactivate it using the «Num Lock» key.

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