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technology and computing computer peripheralsWhere is the Option key on a keyboard?
Last Updated: 16th June, 2020
The option key is a keyboard key foundonApple computers. It is used as a to create special charactersandas a modifier for other command codes. As can be seen inthepicture, the option key is found next to the controlandcommand keys. Since the mid-1990s, this keyhasincluded the small text "alt" on it.
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Similarly, you may ask, where is the Option key on a Windows keyboard?
It generally sits next to the Ctrl key on theleftof the bottom row. The Alt key will be more familiartoWindows PC users as the key immediately to theleftof the Spacebar. So if you plug a Windows or IBMPCkeyboard into a Mac, pressing the Alt key hasthesame effect as pressing the Option key.
One may also ask, what is the Option key on IPAD keyboard? H (Control-Option-H)
Just so, where is the Command key on a keyboard?
Alternatively referred to as the beaniekey,cloverleaf key, cmd key, open Applekey, orcommand, the command key is akey created bySusan Kare that is found on all Applekeyboards. The pictureis an example of what this keylooks like on the Applekeyboard next to the control andoptionkeys.
How do you type less than or equal to sign on keyboard?
To get the < symbol (less than)youtype the coma key while holding the shift key. To getthe≥ symbol (the greater than or equal to) usetheoption key and the period key. To type the>symbol (greater than) press shift and period key.Ona PC keyboard it is just a little different.