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