Macbook Pro Retina - Use a wireless keyboard

Silly question, but I need the answer. Can the Macbook Pro Retina use the Apple Wireless Keyboard and then doc to a monitor via Thunderbolt? My idea is just like you would dock a pc, so to speak. I assume the answer to be yes, but need confirmation.
Thanks!

Yes. You can use an external keyboard and monitor and even close the MBpro lid to operate in clamshell mode.
Here are the rules for clamshell mode:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3131

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http://www.apple.com/support/macbookair
Direct you to the proper forum for MacBook :
MacBook Series Forums
https://discussions.apple.com/community/notebooks?view=discussions
http://www.apple.com/support/macbookpro
Mac OS X Forum
https://discussions.apple.com/community/mac_os?view=discussions
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http://www.google.com/#sclient=psy-ab&q=US+keyboard+macbook+air+French&oq=US+key board+macbook+air+French
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Installing MacBook Air 13" Mid 2012 Upper Case - Use this guide to replace the upper case, including the backlit keyboard.
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http://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/111945/How+to+exchange+the+complete+Keyboard+ (MBA+2012+13%22)
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Keyboard (English) & User's Guide
Keyboard (Western Spanish) & User's Guide
Keyboard (French) & User's Guide
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http://www.apple.com/support/macbasics/
https://www.apple.com/support/osx/
https://www.apple.com/support/quickassist/
http://www.apple.com/support/mac101/help/
http://www.apple.com/support/mac101/tour/
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