The standard computer keyboard features between 101 and 105 keys arranged in the iconic QWERTY design.
1.1 Functional Classification of Keys:
- Alphanumeric Keys: Alphabets (A–Z) and numbers (0–9).
- Punctuation Keys: Comma, period, semicolon, apostrophe, quotes, brackets.
- Modifier / Control Keys: Shift, Ctrl, Alt, Windows key (used in combination to trigger commands).
- Navigation Keys: Arrow keys (Up, Down, Left, Right), Home, End, Page Up, Page Down.
- Function Keys (F1–F12): Program-specific shortcuts (e.g., F1 for Help, F5 for Refresh).
- Special Action Keys: Enter/Return, Spacebar, Backspace, Delete, Tab, Caps Lock, Escape.