Can I use my MacBook Air as a keyboard on my iMAC?

My new iMAC arrived with a USB keyboard that is dead. Bad USB ports ruled out, until I receive the new USB keyboard can I use the MBAir as a keyboard? If so, how? thanks.

Thanks for the prompt reply. Understood, Airbook & iMac both computers. No Apple store around just resellers, defective keyboard being replaced by Apple via mail. Appreciate your help.

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