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Learning the Basics
Using the keyboard
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Windows special keys
Sample Windows special keys
Your computer’s keyboard has two keys that have special
functions in Windows:
❖ Start key—Opens the Start menu
❖ Application key—Has the same function as the
secondary mouse button
Overlay keys
The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the lower
portion form the numeric and cursor overlay. This overlay
lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would
using the 10-key keypad on a desktop computer’s keyboard.
Sample numeric and cursor control overlay
Application key
Start key