The diagram below shows all the essential parts of a portable typewriter
| 1: Ribbon | 15: Paper Release |
| 2: Line Space Lever | 16: Carriage Release |
| 3: Carriage Lock | 17: Platen |
| 4: Platen Knobs | 18: Back Space |
| 5: Platen Release | 19: Ribbon Selector |
| 6: Line Space Regulator | 20: Shift Key |
| 7: Left-Hand Margin Stop | 21: Space Bar |
| 8: Lateral Paper Guide | 22: Standard Keyboard |
| 9: Paper Deflector | 23: Shift Lock |
| 10: Paper Support | 24: Margin Release |
| 11: Line Finders | 25: Top Cover |
| 12: Card Holder | 26: Tab Stop |
| 13: Right-Hand Stop Margin | 27: Tab Key |
| 14: Paper Bail with Bail Rolls |
