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The document compares keyboard keys between Windows and Mac keyboards. It lists that the Forward Delete key on a Mac performs the same function as Delete on a Windows keyboard. The Option key reveals hidden menu items in Mac applications similarly to the Alt key in Windows. Command keys on a Mac perform the same shortcut functions as Control keys in Windows, such as Command-S saving documents.

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Mac Help

The document compares keyboard keys between Windows and Mac keyboards. It lists that the Forward Delete key on a Mac performs the same function as Delete on a Windows keyboard. The Option key reveals hidden menu items in Mac applications similarly to the Alt key in Windows. Command keys on a Mac perform the same shortcut functions as Control keys in Windows, such as Command-S saving documents.

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Windows keys on a Mac keyboard


A Mac keyboard has many keys that function the same as keys on a Windows keyboard. Here are some of them:
WINDOWS KEY MAC KEY USE

Forward delete

Fn-Delete

Deletes the character to the right. On portable Macs, press Fn-Delete. Enters special characters, such as . Pressing the Option key while viewing a menu reveals hidden menu items. For example, in many applications, if you press the Option key while viewing the File menu, File > Close changes to File > Close All. Performs actions or shortcuts. For example, pressing Command ()-S usually saves a document or file. On the Mac, use the Command and arrow keys to go to the beginning or end of the current line, and use the Home and End keys to go to the beginning or end of the current document. In some applications, controls whether pressing keys in the numeric keyboard enters numbers or moves the cursor. In some applications, controls whether pressing the arrow keys moves the cursor or scrolls in a window. Takes pictures of the screen. Command ()-Shift-3 takes a picture of the entire screen. Command ()Shift-4 takes a picture of the part of the screen you select.

Alt

Option Option

Control Windows key Home and End

Command ()

Command ()-Left Arrow and Command ()-Right Arrow

Num lock

Num lock Shift-Clear

Scroll Lock

Control-F14

Print Screen

Command ()-Shift-3 Command ()-Shift-4

Pressing the Option key while viewing a menu reveals hidden menu items. For example, in many applications, if you press the Option key while viewing the File menu, File > Close changes to File > Close All.

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