Option key is used to insert special characters, such as “.For example, ⌥ option+ → moves cursor by word. If your Windows's keyboard layout is set to a European language, then right Alt plus a letter key inserts special characters.For example, hold Alt then type 0225 on numeric keypad will insert “á”. When held down then type a number on the numeric keypad, it enters a special character.For example, Alt+ F4 closes the current window. When pressed simultaneously with a key, it invoke a command directly.For example, pressing (and releasing) Alt by itself will activate the graphical menu, then the user can press a alphabetic key to invoke a menu command or use arrow keys to navigate the menu.Īlt e c invokes the copy command in edit menu, in Notepad and most other Microsoft Windows apps. The Alt key in MS Windows has several different uses: ⌥ option on Apple keyboard and Alt on PC keyboards both send the same USB scancode. Mac OS X by default supports emacs basic cursor movement keybindings.ĭelete current position to end of line Ctrl+ y For example,Ĭtrl+ ⌘ command+ 1 show bookmarks sidebar. When used, it is as a modifier in combination with other modifier keys. The Control key under Mac is rarely used. Copy is ⌘ command+ c, Paste is ⌘ command+ v. On the Mac, Command key is used for keyboard shortcuts. For example, Copy is Ctrl+ c, Paste is Ctrl+ v. The Control Key in Windows is used for keyboard shortcuts. On Apple keyboard, you have Ctrl, ⌥ option (alt/option), ⌘ command (command) keys.Ĭontrol Ctrl ( ⌃), ⌥ option (Alt), ⌘ commandĬontrol Key Control Key in Microsoft Windows On the PC keyboard, you have the Ctrl (Control key), ❖ Window (Windows logo key), Alt (alternate key). This page discuss differences between Apple Keyboard and Windows keyboard.

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