| A | B |
| Alphanumeric keys | Letters, numbers, and symbols |
| Numeric keypad | Keys at the right side of the keyboard used to enter numeric copy and perform calculations |
| Function (F) Keys | Used execute commands, sometimes with other keys |
| Arrow Keys | Move insertion point up, down, right, or left |
| esc Escape | Closes a software menu or dialogue box |
| tab | Moves the insertion point to a preset position |
| caps lock | Used to make all capitol letters |
| shift | Makes capital letters and symbols shown at tops of number keys |
| Command (⌘) | with other keys, it executes commands |
| Space Bar | Inserts a space in text |
| Return (enter) | Moves insertion point to margin and down the next line |
| delete | Removes text to the left of the insertion point |