Question:
What's a keyboard?​

A keyboard is one of the primary input devices used with a computer. Similar to an electric typewriter, a keyboard is composed of buttons used to create letters, numbers, and symbols, and perform additional functions. The following sections provide more in-depth information and answers to some of the frequently asked questions about the keyboard.

Keyboard overview

QWERTY keyboard layout

Keyboard ports and interfaces

Types of keyboards

What else can a keyboard do?

Apple keyboards

Laptop keyboards

Smartphone and tablet keyboards

Why is the keyboard an input device?

Does a computer need a keyboard?

What are multimedia keys?

What keys appear twice on a keyboard?

How to use a computer keyboard.

How can I improve my typing?

When was the first keyboard invented?

Keyboard shortcut keys

Related pages

Keyboard help and support.

Explanation:

A keyboard is an input device that allows a person to enter letters, numbers, and other symbols (together, these are called characters) into a computer or other devices. It is one of the most used input devices. Using a keyboard is often called typing.