computing, a modifier key is a special key (or combination) on a computer keyboard that temporarily modifies the normal action of another key when pressed...

Linux and BSD operating systems and software today. The Super key was originally a modifier key on a keyboard designed for Lisp machines at MIT. The "space-cadet"...

The Fn key, short form for function, is a modifier key on many keyboards, especially external keyboards, and is not available for mobile devices. For...

A dead key is a special kind of modifier key on a mechanical typewriter, or computer keyboard, that is typically used to attach a specific diacritic to...

modifier keys such as Ctrl. Access keys are specified in HTML using the accesskey attribute. The value of an element’s accesskey attribute is the key...

The Command key (sometimes abbreviated as Cmd key), ⌘, formerly also known as the Apple key or open Apple key, is a modifier key present on Apple keyboards...

In computing, a Control key Ctrl is a modifier key which, when pressed in conjunction with another key, performs a special operation (for example, Ctrl+C)...

Meta key is a modifier key on certain keyboards. It first appeared on the Stanford Artificial Intelligence Lab (SAIL) keyboard in 1970. The Meta key first...

function of other pressed keys. Thus, the Alt key is a modifier key, used in a similar fashion to the Shift key. For example, simply pressing A will type...

a modifier key is held down while another key is struck. To facilitate this, modifier keys usually come in pairs, one functionally identical key for...

themselves, modifier keys usually do nothing. The most widely used modifier keys include the Control key, Shift key and the Alt key. The AltGr key is used...

required to press multiple keys at a time, the user can press and release a modifier key, such as ⇧ Shift, Ctrl, Alt, or the Windows key, and have it remain...

holds down the modifier key(s), then quickly presses and releases the regular (non-modifier) key, and finally releases the modifier key(s). This distinction...

AltGr (also Alt Graph) is a modifier key found on computer keyboards. It is primarily used to type characters that are used less frequently in the language...

Compound modifier, two or more words that modify a noun Dangling modifier, a word or phrase that modifies a clause in an ambiguous manner Modifier key, a kind...

key ⇧ Shift is a modifier key on a keyboard, used to type capital letters and other alternate "upper" characters. There are typically two Shift keys,...

using modifier keys such as Shift or Control, the user intentionally holds the modifier key(s) while pressing and releasing another key. Rapid typists...

The Option key, ⌥, is a modifier key present on Apple keyboards. It is located between the Control key and the Command key on a typical Mac keyboard....

increased to 24 keys in two rows. IBM 5250: early models frequently had a "cmd" modifier key, by which the numeric row keys emulate function keys; later models...

second-rightmost key on the bottom row. ISO keyboard symbol for "Compose Character" If the Compose key is not also a modifier key, then key rollover means...

was not used; the arrow keys controlled both movement ↑↓ as well as looking around ←→, with strafing done using modifier keys (usually Alt + ←→). However...

Fn modifier key is used to combine keys to save room and add non-standard functionality; a common use is merging the row with keys F1- F12 with keys that...

was equipped with seven modifier keys: four keys for bucky bits (⎈ Control, ◆ Meta, ❖ Super, and ✦ Hyper), and three shift keys, called ⇧ Shift, Top, and...

trigger an event Keyboard buttons (generally) The "command" key on Apple keyboards (a modifier key with a "⌘" symbol printed on it) Push-button This disambiguation...

Used together with a modifier key, such as Alt, ⌥ Opt, ^Ctrl or a combination thereof, they may act the same as the Page keys. In most operating systems...

layouts. Its main features are: enhanced support for modifiers (Alt, ⇧ Shift, etc.); better treatment of key groups (typically keyboard layouts); extended control...

page. The concept of a shift key or modifier key was later extended to Ctrl, Alt, AltGr and Super ("Windows" or "Apple") keys on modern computer keyboards...

host iPad. All current Apple keyboards utilize low-profile key designs, and common modifier keys. As of 2015 the butterfly keyboard design was implemented...

counterparts. For example, the right-Alt key may be remapped as an AltGr modifier key or as a compose key and the dead key function deactivated, so that they...

of Emacs, involved predicting what would happen if a user held down a modifier key (such as Ctrl or Alt) and typed their own name. This game humor originated...