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Apple PowerBook (Duo, 2300 Series) User Manual

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Special keys on the Macintosh PowerBook Duo 2300 series keyboard

Arrow keys

Move the insertion point, as an alternative to using the pointing device.
In some programs, the arrow keys have other functions.

Caps Lock key

A locking Shift key for letters only (numbers and symbols aren’t affected).

x

(Command) key

Works in combination with other keys as an alternative to choosing a menu
command.

Control key

In combination with other keys, provides shortcuts or modifies actions.

Delete key

Deletes selected material, or the character to the left of the insertion point.

Enter key

In a dialog box, pressing Enter is the same as clicking the outlined button.
In some programs, confirms information you have provided.

Escape key

The function of this key depends on the program you’re using.

Option key

In combination with other keys, produces special characters or modifies
actions.

Return key

Moves the insertion point to the beginning of the next line. In a dialog box,
pressing Return is the same as clicking the outlined button.

Shift key

Produces capital letters (or the upper character on the key).

Tab key

Moves the insertion point to the next stopping place (such as a tab stop or
data field).

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Return key

Option key

Caps Lock indicator

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