Abstract: A keyboard for use with a computer which includes a housing and having an upper surface. Pivotally attached to the housing is a pointer pad which is positionable between a position which covers at least a section of the keys displayed on the upper surface of the housing and a second position in which all keys on the upper surface are all uncovered while the pointer pad is positioned adjacent to the housing. Each position provides a working surface for the pointer which is in the proximity of the keyboard.