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How do you use the Command key on a non Mac keyboard?
When you use a Windows (PC) keyboard on a Macintosh computer, the keyboard shortcuts that you use map to different keys….INTRODUCTION.
| Windows | Macintosh |
|---|---|
| CONTROL | COMMAND (for most shortcuts) or CONTROL |
| ALT | OPTION |
| Windows/Start | COMMAND/Apple |
| BACKSPACE | DELETE |
Users who are not familiar with Apple computers, but are familiar with IBM compatible computers, can relate this key to the Microsoft Windows key. If you have a Windows keyboard on an Apple computer, the Windows key becomes the command key.
Can you use a non Apple Keyboard on a Mac?
Macs work just fine with non-Apple keyboards. Alt becomes option, and the Windows key becomes the command key. And if you want to rearrange them, you can easily do so in the System Preferences:
Are there any shortcuts on the Apple Keyboard?
Some keys on some Apple keyboards have special symbols and functions, such as for display brightness , keyboard brightness , Mission Control, and more. If these functions aren’t available on your keyboard, you might be able to reproduce some of them by creating your own keyboard shortcuts.
What are the symbols on the Apple Keyboard?
Some keys on some Apple keyboards have special symbols and functions, such as for display brightness , keyboard brightness , Mission Control, and more.
Control–Power button * or Control–Media Eject : Display a dialog asking whether you want to restart, sleep, or shut down. Control–Command–Power button :* Force your Mac to restart, without prompting to save any open and unsaved documents. Control–Command–Media Eject : Quit all apps, then restart your Mac.