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USB: Third Party Keyboards May Not Have Command, Option Keys
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Third Party USB keyboards may not always have similar configurations or key icons as Apple keyboards. In particular, they may not have a Command key or an Option key. This article lists the equivalent keys on a PC-style keyboard.
Products Affected
iMac
Third party USB keyboards not specifically designed for the Mac OS may not have a "command" key on the keyboard. Not all third party keyboards use Apple standard icons. The following table lists keyboard equivalent for Microsoft Windows icons.
Finally, some keyboards may have a key which looks like a cursor pulling down a menu. This key has no equivalent in the Mac OS. It will generate a "*" character when pressed.
| Command key | Windows key (icon on keycap looks like Windows logo) |
| Option key | Alt key |
Finally, some keyboards may have a key which looks like a cursor pulling down a menu. This key has no equivalent in the Mac OS. It will generate a "*" character when pressed.
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