| A | B | 
| alphabetic keys | letter characters | 
| numeric keypad | enters all numbers and can be used as a calculator | 
| function keys | perform software function by themselves or with another character. | 
| arrow keys | moves the cursor through body of document | 
| shift key | creates capital letters, symbaols and highlights parts of document | 
| backspace | deletes the character to the left of the cursor. | 
| num lock | switches on the nummeric keypad | 
| Control Key (ctrl) | peforms a software function when pressed with another with another key. | 
| Escape | closes out a program | 
| Caps Lock | allows typing in all capital letters | 
| Delete | deletes the character to the right of the cursor. | 
| Alternate (Alt) | performs a software functions when used with another key |