How many keys are on a standard computer keyboard?

Although there is not a single set of rules dictating the number of keys on a keyboard, most companies use the PC keyboard with 104 keys as a de facto standard. There have been many different manufacturers over the years, so the number of keys varies from model to model. read more

Qwerty key alignment is the current standard used by many keyboards. This standard was created by typewriter manufacturers to avoid multiple keys bunching up at once. However, this arrangement of keys is not well-suited for typing speed. The Dvorak keyboard arrangement was designed to enhance typing speed by putting the keys that are used most often closer to the common finger positions. read more

Every keyboard contains a set of keys known as the alphanumeric keys. The term "alphanumeric" refers to either letters or numbers, but not symbols or command keys. The number keys are located in two different spots on the keyboard: above the letters and to the right of the letters. read more