Standard turns are turned clockwise 90° on its face. This is shown by a single capital letter. For example, F is the front face turned clockwise 90°.

Inverse turns are the same as standard, but are turned counterclockwise 90°. This is shown witha capital letter followed by an apstrophe. For example, F' is the front face turned counterclockwise 90°.

There are also slice moves, which move the layers in between the normal layers. These are M, S, & E. Slice moves follow the standard & inverse rules of the layer next to it that is closest letter to it in the alphabet. For example, the M layer is in between the R and L layers. This means it follows the way that the L layer moves, Seen in the graphics.

There is double layer turns. These are shown with a lowercase letter.

Last there are rotations. They are shown with X, Y, & Z. These can be shown in the graphics.