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Apple Macintosh PowerBook 1400 User Manual

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Special keys on the Macintosh PowerBook 1400 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 toggle Shift key for letters only (numbers and symbols aren’t affected).
A small upward arrow appears in the menu bar when Caps Lock is on.

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.

Function keys

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

Option key

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

Power key

Turns the computer on and off.

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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Tab key

Caps Lock key

Control key

Option key

Shift key

Enter key

(Command) key

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Arrow keys

Delete key

Escape key

Power key

Return key

Function keys

on/off

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