What are Arrow Keys?

What is the arrow key on the keyboard?

Arrow keys are used to move the cursor left, right, up, and down on the screen, enabling you to move through documents and webpages without having to use your mouse. You can also use the arrow keys—in combination with other keys such as CTRL or SHFT—to select individual words and blocks of text to be cut, copied, etc.

What are the 4 arrow keys called?

Alternatively referred to as cursor keys, direction keys, and navigation keys, the arrow keys are usually located between the standard section and the numeric pad on computer keyboards. It is made up of four keys: the left arrow (back arrow), up arrow, down arrow, and the right arrow (forward arrow).

What key has 2 arrows?

The Shift key on the keyboard has two arrows pointing in opposite directions and is used for capitalizing letters or accessing upper characters on keys.

How to use alt code?

To use an Alt code, press and hold down the Alt key and type the code using the numeric key pad on the right side of your keyboard. If you do not have a numeric keypad, copy and paste the symbols from this page, or go back try another typing method.

The Arrow keys are a set of four keys on a computer keyboard that are used to move the cursor or navigate through items on the screen in different directions. The arrow key includes –

• Up Arrow: Moves the cursor or selection upward.
• Down Arrow: Moves the cursor or selection downward.
• Left Arrow: Moves the cursor or selection to the left.
• Right Arrow: Moves the cursor or selection to the right.

The arrow keys might be mapped to the W, A, S, and D keys if you are trying to control a character in a game. These keys are used because the nearby keys can also be used for other things. Remap the keys in the game’s keyboard options if you want to use the arrow keys in this situation.