modifier keys
Keyboard shortcut enablers
Modifier keys are keyboard keys that alter the function of other keys when pressed in combination.
The main modifier keys are Shift, Control (Ctrl), Alt, and on Mac keyboards, Command.
Holding Shift while typing a letter produces its uppercase form; holding Control or Command with other keys triggers shortcuts: Ctrl+C to copy, Command+S to save.
Modifier keys do nothing when pressed alone.
Outside the mainstream
Device operation via speech
- assistive technologyDisability-compensating devices and software
- motor impairmentDiminished control of movement
- dexteritySkillful hand coordination
alt
Outside the mainstream
caps lock · tab · esc · spacebar · break · pause · insert · home · end · page up
voice control
Device operation via speech
- assistive technologyDisability-compensating devices and software
- motor impairmentDiminished control of movement
- dexteritySkillful hand coordination
alter
Make a modification
trigger · activate · toggle · hold · press · release · key binding · remap · customize · macro
hotkey
Programmed key combination
redo · cut · select all · save · find · close · quit · switch · screenshot · zoom
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