TITLE
    USB: Third Party Keyboards May Not Have Command, Option Keys
Article ID:
Created:
Modified: 		24566
8/22/98
8/22/98
TOPIC

    Third Party USB keyboards may not always have similar configurations or key icons as Apple keyboards. In particular, they may not have a Command key or an Option key. This article lists the equivalent keys on a PC-style keyboard.

DISCUSSION

    Users who purchase USB keyboards may have problems finding the "command" key on the keyboard. Not all third party keyboards use Apple standard icons. Some keyboards contain icons which are for Microsoft Windows.

    Keyboard Equivalents
    Mac OS
    Windows
    Command key Windows key
    (icon on keycap looks like Windows logo)
    Option key Alt key

    Finally, some keyboards may have a key which looks like a cursor pulling down a menu. This key will not do anything with the Mac OS. It will generate a "" character when pressed.

Document Information
Product Area: iMac; Peripherals
Category: USB
Sub Category: General Topics

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