Most
computer keyboards contain four arrow keys for moving the
cursor or
insertion point right, left, up, or down. When combined with the
Shift,
Function,
Control, or
Alt keys (on
PCs), the arrow keys can have different meanings. For example, pressing Shift +Up-arrow might move the cursor or
pointer up an entire
page. On
Macintoshes, the arrow keys can be combined with the Shift,
Option, and
Command keys.
The exact manner in which the arrow keys function depends on which program is running. Some programs ignore them.
The arrow keys are also called cursor control keys.
