Wireless Keyboard Question

When using the Apple wireless keyboard with Apple TV, what are the keys involved? The direction keys are kinda self explainatory, but having trouble figureing out the others. Such as to back track like the "Menu" button on the ATV remote.
Thanks in advance....virg

The "Alt" key should function as the "Open-Apple" key, and the key next to "Alt", which will say "Start" on the left side of the keyboard, and show a pull-down menu on the right side of the keyboard, will act as the "Option" key.

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