option key
Apple keyboard alternative
The option key is a modifier key on Apple keyboards, typically located next to the command key.
Holding it while pressing other keys produces alternate characters, accesses menu shortcuts, or modifies application behavior.
It corresponds roughly to the alt key on Windows keyboards.
Hold the option key and click to select all.
- altOutside the mainstream
- commandAuthoritative instruction given
- modifierWord altering another
- keyboardArray of input keys
- shortcutQuicker alternative path
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