| A | B |
| alpha 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 up, down, left, or right |
| shift key | creates capital letters and symbols when pressed with the matching letter or symbol |
| backspace key | erases the character to the left of the cursor |
| num (number) lock | toggles the numeric keypad "ON" |
| ctrl key (control) | peforms a software function when pressed with another with another key |
| tab key | moves the cursor forward 5 spaces or to the next designated tab stop |
| alt (alternate) keys | used with Ctrl key to perform function |
| enter key | creates a new line or informs the computer to go to the next task |
| home key | moves the cursor to the beginning of the line |
| end key | moves the cursor to the end of the line |
| delete key | erases the character to the right of the cursor |
| insert key | toggles the insert mode "ON" |
| page up key | moves the current area view up |
| page down key | moves the current area view down |
| escape key | cancels the previous command |
| caps locks | types all capital letters automatically |
| space bar | moves the cursor one space to the right |