Compact keyboard

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Compact keyboard can refer to any of a number of small keyboard designs that are typically smaller than a tenkeyless keyboard. One of the most common sizes of compact keyboard is the 60% keyboard, which comprises only the alphanumeric area of the standard keyboard.

Well-known sizes

• 75% — historically the most common size, and widely available commercially; the term "75%" was introduced more recently, but the design principle itself long pre-dates the term, and keyboards in this form factor are more commonly known as "compact" as a result
• 65% — a 60% keyboard with dedicated arrow keys.
• 60% — probably the best-known size by name, 60% keyboards are a modern development that has also produced a number of commercially-made products
• 40% — ultra-small, usually community-made keyboards. Commercial models are starting to show up. The layout of 40% keyboards varies widely.

Table of comparison:

Y: present (Blank): not present

Size	Common Number of Keys on ANSI Layout (Compared to Full Size)	Alphanumeric Area	Dedicated Cursor Keys	Navigation Keys	Function Row	Numeric Keypad / Tenkey
100% / Full	104 (100%)	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
85% / Tenkeyless	87 (84%)	Y	Y	Y	Y
78% / Navless	91 (88%)	Y	Y		Y	Y
75%	84 (81%)	Y	Y	Y	Y
65%	69 (66%)	Y	Y	Y
60%	61 (59%)	Y
40%	47 (45%)	Partial (no number row and certain punctuations)	Usually not

Gallery

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  Monterey K110 75%
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  Cherry G84-4135PTMDE 75%
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  Filco Minila Air 60% keyboard

Examples

• All compact keyboards
• 40% keyboards
• 60% keyboards
• 65% keyboards
• 75% keyboards