Even though Windows and Mac keyboards may look the same at first glance, there’s one little difference between the two. When using a Windows keyboard on a Mac, the Windows Key is used as the Command KeyCommand KeyThe 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. The Command key’s purpose is to allow the user to enter keyboard commands in applications and in the system.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Command_keyCommand key – Wikipedia, and Alt is used as the Option key.
How do I use a Windows key on a Mac?
When using a Windows keyboard on a Mac, the Windows key is used instead of the Command key, and the Alt key is used in place of the Option key. For example, the Undo shortcut would use Windows+Z instead of Command+Z. It’s also worth noting that their positions are reversed on the two types of keyboards.
How do I use a Windows key on a Mac?
When using a Windows keyboard on a Mac, the Windows key is used instead of the Command key, and the Alt key is used in place of the Option key. For example, the Undo shortcut would use Windows+Z instead of Command+Z. It’s also worth noting that their positions are reversed on the two types of keyboards.
What is Windows Command key?
The Command key is sometimes used like the Control key in Windows; for example, Command-P and Control-P print a document. However, the Mac’s Option key is also used for Windows Control key functions. See Control key.
What is Windows Option key?
Option. The Option key (labeled Alt on keyboards in some countries) is sort of a “miscellaneous” key. It’s the equivalent of the Alt key in Windows. It lets you access secret features—you’ll find them described all through this book—and type special symbols.
