| A | B |
| Backspace Key | to move the cursor to the left one space at a time. |
| Caps Lock Key | to key all capital letters. |
| Control Key | to be used with other keys to perform specific functions such as temporary indent. |
| Enter/Return Key | to enter information into a microcomputer or to return the cursor to the beginning of a new line. |
| Left Shift Key | to capitalize letters keyed with the right hand. |
| Right Shift Key | to capitalize letters keyed with the left hand. |
| Space Bar | to space the cursor forward one space at a time. |
| Tab Key | to move the cursor directly to a tab stop. |
| Function Keys | Function Keys are those keys other than the alpha/numeric keys that allow the user to perform special functions such as auto centering. |
| Keyboard | a device similar to a typewriter keyboard containing alphabetic, numeric, and special function keys. |