| A computer keyboard, just like a typewriter | | | | |
| keyboard, performs the basic function of | | | | Apart from letters and numbers, computer |
| providing input to the central processing | | | | keyboards also have certain signs printed on |
| unit of the computer through the pressing of | | | | them. One can even use the same keyboard for |
| relevant keys. | | | | feeding inputs in different fonts and |
| | | | languages. This can be done with the help |
| In addition to this, it also helps in | | | | software available online. Most of this |
| controlling functions of a computer. Even if | | | | software and many of the fonts available in |
| the mouse is not working, one can use some | | | | different languages can be downloaded for |
| basic functions with the help of a keyboard, | | | | free. |
| such as opening, saving or deleting a file or | | | | |
| document, alignment of the text, underlining | | | | A standard computer keyboard has to be large |
| the text in a document, copying and pasting | | | | enough so that the user can press its keys |
| documents, checking grammar and spelling, | | | | comfortably. Many users prefer to use |
| etc. Each of these functions would require | | | | wireless keyboards. They provide greater |
| certain specific commands, which can be given | | | | mobility to a user. Some computer keyboards, |
| to a computer by pressing specific keys in a | | | | though not wireless, are detachable and can |
| predetermined order. | | | | be used with more than one device. They also |
| | | | provide limited mobility to the user. The |
| Most computers use the QWERTY keyboard, | | | | keyboards are available in a wide range of |
| though there is always an option of using the | | | | prices these days. There are several models |
| alternative Dvorak keyboard also. One can | | | | of keyboards available in the market; you |
| download free software for changing the | | | | should select a keyboard which fulfills your |
| functions of a traditional QWERTY keyboard to | | | | requirements. |
| turn it into a Dvorak keyboard. | | | | |