Modifier keys

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Techniques

Keys such as Ctrl, Alt, Shift, Command, and Option used in keyboard shortcuts.

Why it's here

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2Hacker News·10/9/2026research
Keyboard differences between Windows and Mac
This article is a reference guide to the many keyboard naming and behavior differences between Windows and Mac systems, especially relevant for web apps that must support both. It covers key legends, modifier keys, symbol conventions, and a few platform-specific quirks such as Return versus Enter and Delete versus Forward Delete.