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Special keys on apple keyboards – Apple Power Macintosh 6200 Series User Manual

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Special keys on Apple keyboards

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Control key

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

Delete key

Use to delete 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, pressing this key confirms
information you have provided.

Escape key

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

Function keys

Some programs allow you to use the 12 function keys to give
commands. You can assign commands or action sequences to
function keys with special utility programs.

Option key

Use in combination with other keys to produce special
characters or modify actions.

Numeric keys

Use to produce numbers and mathematical symbols; some
programs use these keys as function keys to initiate actions.

Power key

On some models, press to turn on the computer. Also press to
shut down the computer on certain models.

Return key

Use to move 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

Use to produce capital letters (or the upper character
on the key).

Other special keys

The function of these keys depends on the operating system
and program you’re using.

Tab key

Use to move the insertion point to the next stopping place
(such as a tab stop or field in a dialog box or program).

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Appendix C

delete

enter

esc

F1

option

alt

num

lock

clear

=

/

*

7

4

0

8

5

2

9

6

3

enter

1

.

return

shift

home

help

end

ins

del

page

up

page

down

tab

control