(Ctrl, Alt, Shift keys)
Several keys are always used with at least one other key: Ctrl, Alt, and Shift. When held down with
another key, the Ctrl (Control) and Alt (Alternate) keys offer another way to give commands. For example, in many
programs, instead of choosing the Save command from a menu, you can hold down
Ctrl
and press
S
(referred to as
Ctrl+S
). The Shift key operates the same way as on a typewriter; it is used to produce capital letters or special symbols, such as
@ and $.
Windows key
The key with the Microsoft
®
Windows
®
operating system logo displays the Start menu; it is the
equivalent of clicking Start on the taskbar. See
Combinations and functions with the Windows key
for more information.
Fn key
The Fn key is used in combination with other keys to issue commands. See
Combinations and functions
with the Fn key
for more information.
Applications key
The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of context-sensitive choices. Pressing this key is the
equivalent of clicking the right mouse button.
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