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Key Combination Resulting Action
Ctrl+V Pastes.
Shift+Del Deletes selection immediately, without moving the item to
the Recycle Bin.
Alt+Enter Opens the property sheet for the selected object.
To copy a file Press down and hold the Ctrl key while you drag the file to
another folder.
To create a shortcut Press down and hold Ctrl+Shift while you drag a file to the
desktop or a folder.
Standard Versus Portable
Keyboards
Table 9.4 lists the differences in configuration and system setup for
standard versus portable keyboards.
Table 9.4 Standard and Portable Keyboards Compared
Feature Standard Portable
Key size Full-sized keys Full-sized keys on typing keys only;
on entire keyboard directional and function keys usually
smaller
Cursor keys Inverted-T layout Inverted-T layout seldom used; makes
standard “blind” cursor movements difficult
Numeric keypad Separate keys at Embedded into right-hand alphanumerics;
right of should disable numlock in BIOS to avoid
directional keys keying errors; might require use of Fn key
to use
Add-on keypad Not needed Popular option for number-intensive uses;
must plug into external port
Keyswitch Types
The most common type of keyswitch is the mechanical type, available
in the following variations:
• Pure mechanical
• Foam element
• Rubber dome
• Membrane
Keyswitch Types 219
Table 9.5 compares user feel, repair, and servicing issues for these
keyswitch types.