What is the Command key on Apple keyboard?

The Command key, ⌘, formerly also known as the Apple key or open Apple key, is a modifier key present on Apple keyboards. The Command key’s purpose is to allow the user to enter keyboard commands in applications and in the system.

Where are the Command and Option keys on a Mac keyboard?

On Apple keyboards it generally sits between the Command and the Ctrl key on the left of the bottom row (newer Macs with bigger keyboards may also have an Option/Alt key on the right side of the keyboard).

Which key on the keyboard is the Command key?

The picture is an example of how the command key looks on the Apple keyboard next to the control and option keys. All of these keys are at the bottom of the keyboard next to the spacebar on Apple keyboards.

What do you do if you don’t have a Command key?

The closest buttons that work similarly to the Cmd key are: Start/Windows key with the Windows logo label. Control key with Ctrl label.

How do you press command on a Mac?

Mac menus and keyboards often use symbols for certain keys, including modifier keys:

  1. Command (or Cmd) ⌘
  2. Shift ⇧

How do you type a command symbol on a Mac?

More generally, Mac OS X provides a pane to insert special characters. You’ll find it under Edit -> Emoji and Symbols in any program that takes text input. The Command key symbol can be found by searching for it’s name “place of interest”. To insert the character, double click it.

How do you use the Command key on a Mac?

For example, to use Command-C (copy), press and hold the Command key, then the C key, then release both keys. Mac menus and keyboards often use symbols for certain keys, including modifier keys: Command (or Cmd) ⌘ Shift ⇧

How do you type a Command symbol on a Mac?

How do I enable the Command key on a Mac?

Here’s how to switch the command and control keys:

  1. From the Apple menu, select System Preferences.
  2. Select Keyboard.
  3. Click the Modifier Keys… button.
  4. From the Command Key menu, select Control.
  5. From the Control Key menu, select Command.
  6. Click OK.
  7. Close the System Preferences.