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Special Keys on Your Keyboard
Read this appendix to learn how to use the special keys on your keyboard.
Your computer keyboard contains special keys that typewriter
keyboards do not have. Many of these keys allow you to give
commands to the computer without using the mouse. For example,
in many application programs, you can press the
Z
(Command)
key at the same time as the Q key to quit a program.
The following table describes what you can do with the special keys
on your keyboard. The special keys on your keyboard depend on
the model of keyboard you have. Some keyboards do not have all
the keys listed here.
Special keys on Mac OS compatible keyboards
Arrow keys
Use to move the insertion point, as an
alternative to using the pointer. In some
programs, the arrow keys have other
functions.
Caps Lock key
Use to capitalize a series of letters
(numbers and symbols are not affected).
Clear key
Use to delete the current selection (or
use the Delete key). In some programs,
Clear has other functions.
Z
key
or
(Command key)
Use in combination with other keys as
an alternative to choosing a menu
command.
Control key
In combination with other keys, this key
provides shortcuts or modifies other
actions.
Delete key
or
Use to delete selected material, or the
character to the left of the insertion
point.
caps
lock
num
lock
clear
control
delete
