Abstract: A customizable computer keyboard having a plurality of keys, of which each can be assigned any symbol or letter of any alphabet, or alphanumeric indicia in any sequence, not limited to standard QWERTY. Assignment of the symbols can be achieved by variety of methods, including replaceable keys, replaceable key tops, keys fitted with active display, or touch screen. Customization can be done by the user, as often as desired. Recognition of the custom pattern and symbols is achieved by employing a separate software, which enables the user to program custom symbols and fonts, to select them from a library thereof, or to select default patterns corresponding, for example, to foreign keyboard systems. This not only enhances flexibility of keyboard use and scope of its symbols in general, but also enables users of different background instantly convert to their keyboard patterns when using computers abroad, for example in internet cafes.