Besides using simple blocks, you can insert Things that other people have built into your Place. Use the Toolbox... menu in the game to browse.

Action Primary Alternate
Move Character Arrow keys ASDW keys
Look up/down/left/right Right-click and drag mouse
Look side to side Move mouse to the far right or far left
Zoom in/out and up/down Mouse wheel I (in) and O (out) keys
Change Tool / Toggle tool on off Number keys 1, 2, 3, ... Click on the tool
Regenerate dead or stuck character Character regenerates automatically Exit and then return to the Place