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In this lesson you will learn:Hot KeysIt is possible to re 'map' different regular keys to do what YOU want them to do. By pressing CTRL + 'your key', or ALT + 'your key', or Command + 'your key' different actions can happen. The usual functions, like saving a file, opening a file etc. are generally found in the Function Keys F1 - F12, but you may want a certain key combination to pop open something specific or do a specific task inside a program. Music, graphics, picture or media software all enable different functions to be programmed to the 'Hot' keys. See the 'Help' file for the program you are using about how to re-program 'Hot' keys. Function KeysFunction Keys F1 to F12. These are standardized 'hot buttons' that do almost the same things on every computer like saving a file, opening a file etc. that are set by the computer programs or the user (you), and can be set up the way you like if needed. The function defaults that are set up by different programs do the most common tasks, and usually there is very little need to change them. Blue Function KeysOn some keyboards or laptops there is a blue key on the bottom left and on some keys there are blue symbols and letters. When holding down the blue Function button and pressing another key with the Blue letters or icons, different actions to the Operating System are toggled on or off. In particular use during presentations is the blue Function button + the screen button to change the display from the LCD (the liquid Crystal Display) to 'Both' to VGA (the other screen) or back to LCD again. Other blue Function buttons control the sound, back light brightness, contrast, numeric keypad or other laptop / notebook functions. Blue Function keys also serve as switches to turn the Wireless card on or off. If there is trouble doing something on a laptop, the Blue Function keys are the first place to look. Using the ALT Key CodesALT CodesWindows assigns a numeric code to different accented letters, other foreign characters and special Mathematical symbols. For instance the code for lower case á is 0225, and the code for capital Á is 0193. The ALT key input is used to manually insert these letters and symbols by calling the numeric code assigned to them. To use the codes:
The character will appear when the ALT key is released. The codes are 'case sensitive.' For instance, the code for lower-case á is ALT+0225, but capital Á is ALT+0193. You must include the initial zero in the code. For example to insert á (0225) you must type ALT+0225, NOT ALT+225. Keyboard NOTES: You must use the numeric key pad; if you use the number keys on the top of the keyboard, the characters will not appear. If you are on a laptop or computer without a separate numeric keypad one of the other methods is recommended. NOTE: If you have the International keyboard activated you will only be able to input codes with the ALT key on the left side of the keyboard. Escape KeyThe Escape key on the top left is used for 'Exit' on menus. Another purpose of the Escape Key is to change the code used in lettering to produce symbols, define functions that change display graphics, control cursor movement, and reassign keys. These are called 'Escape Sequences' and are defined by standards and rules so that all of them do the same things throughout the world. Escape keys are covered in Advanced Keyboards ALT KeyALT key codes are also used to toggle symbols that are used in documents. To use the codes you MUST use the numeric keypad. On a laptop you must turn the numeric keypad on. In any windows computer press and hold the ALT key and then the number. Letters with Accentsthis list is organized by Accent type. To determine the appropriate numeric code, match the accent with the vowel. Search for individual 'By Language' pages to see how to handle other accents.
Other Foreign CharactersThese include special punctuation and unique consonant and vowel symbols.
Additional CodesSearch for additional foreign languages for additional for character codes. Note that codes may only work in some programs. Currency Symbols
Math Symbols
Additional Math CodesSearch for the Unicode Math Chart for additional codes for Math symbols. Note that they only work in Microsoft Office and that you should use the non-Hex code. For instance an entry ∛ for the cube root symbol (∛) would correspond to ALT+8731 in Word. FractionsThese codes produce fractions which are spaced on one line.
Superscript and SubscriptALT CodesCheck online references for other methods to implement superscript/subscript and extra fractions Other PunctuationThese include copyright symbols and special section marks.
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