Technical information

Special keys on your keyboard
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.
Power key
Press to turn on the computer. Also press to shut down the computer on certain models.
Return key
Press 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
Press to produce capital letters (or the upper character on the key).
Tab key
Press to move the insertion point to the next stopping place (such as a tab stop or field in a dialog
box or program).
Note: There are two styles of keyboards. Both are shown in this table.
tab
shift
return
π
option
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Special Keys
on Your
Keyboard
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