Nuolinäppäiminä

Nuolinäppäiminä, often referred to as arrow keys, are a set of keys on a computer keyboard that are used to navigate or move the cursor within a document or application. They are typically located on the top row of the keyboard, to the left of the number pad or main keyboard area. The standard arrow keys include the up arrow, down arrow, left arrow, and right arrow keys.

The up arrow key moves the cursor up one line, the down arrow key moves it down one line, the left arrow key moves it back one character, and the right arrow key moves it forward one character. These keys are essential for text editing, web browsing, and navigating through menus and dialog boxes. Many keyboards also include additional arrow keys, such as the page up and page down keys, which move the cursor up or down one screen at a time.

Arrow keys can also be used in combination with other keys, such as the Shift key, to select text or perform other functions. For example, holding down the Shift key while pressing an arrow key will select text in the direction of the arrow. Additionally, some keyboards include arrow keys on the numeric keypad, which function the same way as the main arrow keys.

Arrow keys are a fundamental part of computer keyboard design and are used extensively in various applications and operating systems. Their simplicity and versatility make them an essential tool for computer users.