Command key

Apple keyboard shortcut

The Command key is a modifier key found on Apple Macintosh keyboards, marked with a ⌘ symbol (and sometimes an Apple logo on older keyboards).

It functions similarly to the Control key on Windows computers, used in combination with other keys to execute shortcuts like Command-C for copy or Command-V for paste.

Hold the Command key and press Q to quit the application.

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platform-specific modifier keys

Command keyWindows key

OS-branded keyboard shortcut

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