alt key
Shortcut combo starter
The alt key is a modifier key on computer keyboards, held down while pressing other keys to access alternate functions or commands.
On Windows systems, it activates menu shortcuts and enters special characters via numeric codes.
On Mac keyboards, the equivalent is called the option key.
Press alt and F4 to close the window.
Programmed key combination
- combinationJoining of multiple elements
- keypressButton actuation on keyboard
- bindingLegally or morally required
- macroRecorded command sequence
sequence · toggle · activate · invoke · launch · execute · action · command
Movement or work period
- commandAuthoritative instruction given
- optionAvailable course of action
- metaSelf-aware or transcendent
- functionPurpose or duty
enter · backspace · tab · spacebar · delete · esc · caps lock · insert
Program converting text to audio
- voiceoverOff-screen recorded speech
- assistive technologyDisability-compensating devices and software
- text-to-speechConverting writing to audio
- high contrastStrong tonal difference
hotkey
Programmed key combination
- combinationJoining of multiple elements
- keypressButton actuation on keyboard
- bindingLegally or morally required
macro · sequence · toggle · activate · invoke · launch · execute · action · command · modifier
shift
Movement or work period
- commandAuthoritative instruction given
- optionAvailable course of action
- metaSelf-aware or transcendent
function · enter · backspace · tab · spacebar · delete · esc · caps lock · insert · home
screen reader
Program converting text to audio
- voiceoverOff-screen recorded speech
- assistive technologyDisability-compensating devices and software
- text-to-speechConverting writing to audio
high contrast · magnifier · narrator · accessible · adaptive technology