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