how to test keyboard without mouse on macintosh plus system

[copycat]

Is there a way I can open software on a plus system without a mouse. Like can I hit the tab key to select things on the screen and enter to open stuff?

Thanks
Copycat

 

[VintageComputerman]

Google macintosh keyboard shortcuts

 

[geoffm3]

If you're just wanting to see if the keys are working, I guess the easiest thing to do would be to use the programmer interrupt key to bring up the monitor window and then type away in that.

No OS required!

 

[RWallmow]

Google macintosh keyboard shortcuts

Some basic shortcuts, to save the google search

Arrows to select icon.
Apple-O to open selected file/folder (finder)
Apple-I to get info on selected icon (finder)
Apple-W to close a window (this one works in just about every application, much like CTRL-F4 or ALT-F4 on a PC)
Apple-Q to Quit (MOST apps use this shortcut, but not all)

There are many, many more, lots of app dependent ones too. I find myself using Apple-W or Apple-Q a lot when I am working on my macs, kind of like I end up using CTRL-F4 and ALT-F4 on PCs rather than mousing to the close box, its just quicker on the keyboard most the time ;-)

 

[copycat]

Thanks everyone for your suggestions! I finally got it!
Copycat