Apple 5400 Series manual Control key

Special keys on Apple keyboards

Control key

control

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In combination with other keys, this key provides shortcuts or modifies other actions.

Delete key

delete

Enter key

enter

Escape key

esc

Function keys

F1

Use to delete selected material, or the character to the left of the insertion point.

In a dialog box, pressing Enter is the same as clicking the outlined button. In some programs, pressing this key confirms information you have provided.

The function of this key depends on the program you’re using.

Some programs allow you to use the 12 function keys to give commands. You can assign commands or action sequences to function keys with special utility programs.

Option key

Numeric keys

			alt
			option
num
lock	=	/	*
clear
7	8	9
4	5	6
1	2	3
0		.	enter

Use in combination with other keys to produce special characters or modify actions.

Use to produce numbers and mathematical symbols; some programs use these keys as function keys to initiate actions.

Power key

Return key

Shift key

Tab key

Other special keys

return

shift

tab

ins

page

help home up

del

page

end down

On some models, press to turn on the computer. Also press to shut down the computer on certain models.

Use to move the insertion point to the beginning of the next line. In a dialog box, pressing Return is the same as clicking the outlined button.

Use to produce capital letters (or the upper character on the key).

Use to move the insertion point to the next stopping place (such as a tab stop or field in a dialog box or program).

The function of these keys depends on the operating system and program you’re using.

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