TonyLock Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 In the Apple Mac world, what is this symbol/key referred to as? ⌘ I've heard some people call it a "clover key", others "mac key" and some even an "i key". What is it's correct name? Also, I wish in OSX, it out open the Apple Menu when you press it, just like "Win Key" opens the Start Menu in Windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigapixels Veteran Posted November 2, 2009 Veteran Share Posted November 2, 2009 I've always called it the command key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrick Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Command. How it's labeled on my Mac anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chsoriano Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 I haven't used a mac since... oh, Mac II days maybe... anyway, I'm pretty sure it's the "command" key. I think they used to be labeled such... not sure about now though, wouldn't touch one with a 10ft pole... but that's for another thread :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun N. Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 command key, well for my laptop its the Alt key Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Symons Veteran Posted November 2, 2009 Veteran Share Posted November 2, 2009 Command Key (Y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 command key Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Veteran Posted November 2, 2009 Veteran Share Posted November 2, 2009 I miss open-apple and closed-apple keys. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binary Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 From Apples site: ⌘ (Command key) - Sometimes called "Apple key"; on Apple keyboards this key also has an Apple logo And you can Open the Apple Menu with the key combo ctrl+F2, then hit enter; though I don't see why you'd need to use it that often (there are key combos for sleeping, restarting and shutting down also). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyLock Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 Cool, thanks. On my MBA, it says "cmd ⌘". I've always wondered what it was. I remember in the 90's, there was an Apple logo in the keyboard, I'm guessing Microsoft copied that idea for the "Win Key" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjf288 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Command key Also: I hate not having a delete button :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fhpuqrgrpgvirzhpujbj Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Cool, thanks. On my MBA, it says "cmd ⌘". I've always wondered what it was. I remember in the 90's, there was an Apple logo in the keyboard, I'm guessing Microsoft copied that idea for the "Win Key" Just like the mouse and keyboard, Apple stole it from someone else first. (The X-Windows keyboard had an "X Key" before Apple had a command key, I believe) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Neo Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Also: I hate not having a delete button :( [fn] + [backspace] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Just in case the ten responses above didn't cement this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madoshi Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 the propeller key is indeed the Command key the Macintosh version of Control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyLock Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 LOL, I think the new MBA's may look like that but mine says "cmd". Also, on Windows, I can easily minimize everything and access the desktop by hitting Win-D. Is there a similar shortcut key on OSX? the propeller key is indeed the Command keythe Macintosh version of Control But my MacBook Air has separate "crtl" key, that works as the crtl key in Windows mode. The ⌘ key in Windows works as the "Win Key". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madoshi Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 LOL, I think the new MBA's may look like that but mine says "cmd".Also, on Windows, I can easily minimize everything and access the desktop by hitting Win-D. Is there a similar shortcut key on OSX? But my MacBook Air has separate "crtl" key, that works as the crtl key in Windows mode. The ⌘ key in Windows works as the "Win Key". the normal keys at the bottom of any Mac keyboard are: Control Option Command. Option will be marked as "Alt" on USB-era and newer keyboards. Command is the key with the propeller on it. as for the desktop thing... try pressing F9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Veteran Posted November 3, 2009 Veteran Share Posted November 3, 2009 My MacBook Pro from late 2008, as well as my wireless keyboard, say command on them. So your theory about it being just the mba is busted :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiefloyd_fan Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 with the propeller on it. isnt it a cloverleaf? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliott Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Also, on Windows, I can easily minimize everything and access the desktop by hitting Win-D. Is there a similar shortcut key on OSX? Use Command + F3 (the Expos? key). It does the "Show desktop" Expos? function. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Explore Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 I've always called it the command key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillz Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 It's always been officially called the "command" key by Apple. Any other name, like "cloverleaf," etc. is just a nickname. Even back when it used an Apple symbol, it was still known as "command." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Decryptor Veteran Posted November 3, 2009 Veteran Share Posted November 3, 2009 I've always called it a Saint John's Arms key :p Just like the mouse and keyboard, Apple stole it from someone else first. (The X-Windows keyboard had an "X Key" before Apple had a command key, I believe) It's a standard modifier key, nobody owns it (the Win Key maps to the "super_l" key under X11, I assume the command key would also map to it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osirisX Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 The Command Symbol actually stands for Point of Interest: As told by the original developers of the Macintosh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannes Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Also, on Windows, I can easily minimize everything and access the desktop by hitting Win-D. Is there a similar shortcut key on OSX? I have an active corner set up which displays my desktop. Systempreferences -> Expos? & Spaces -> Expos? -> Select "Desktop" from the list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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