| ENTER | Switch between overlay selection and table navigation |
| Letter | Any letter will search in the periodic table for next elements with that symbol or that has a name starting with that letter* |
| +/- | Move to next/previous element* |
| Arrow keys | Move around in the periodic table |
| SPACE | Select next element with same overlay color* |
| Mouse click | Select element and show info |
| Overlay | Changes color of the periodic table according to some element properties |
| Element info window | When this is checkmarked a window with more information about the elements is shown |
*Moving around is based on atomic number, i.e. Lanthanides and Actinides are including at their atomic number location.