| A | B |
| Alphabet keys | letter characters |
| Numeric keypad | enters all numbers and can be used as a calculator |
| Function keys | performs software shortcuts by themselves or with another character. |
| Arrow keys | moves the cursor through body of document |
| Shift key | creates capital letters, symbols and highlights parts of a document |
| Backspace | deletes the character to the left of the cursor. |
| Num Lock | allows typing of numbers |
| Ctrl | peforms software function when pressed with another key. |
| Alt | performs software function when pressed with Ctrl. |
| Esc | closes out a software program |
| Caps Lock | allows typing in all capital letters |
| Delete | erases the character to the right of the cursor. |
| Insert | stops the cursor from "eating" words. |
| Tab | moves the cursor to prset indention points. |