What is the symbol for the Option key on Mac?

There are two Option keys on modern (as of 2020) Mac desktop and notebook keyboards, one on each side of the space bar. (As of 2005, some laptops had only one to make room for the arrow keys.) Apple commonly uses the symbol U+2325 ⌥ OPTION KEY to represent the Option key.

What is the Mac Option key on a Windows keyboard?

Windows and Mac Keyboard Differences

How do I get the second symbol on my Mac keyboard?

Simply pressing alt and 3 at the same time will insert a # hash symbol into your text in any application. This shortcut will work with all versions of Mac OS X whether you have a Macbook, Air or an iMac.

Where is the Option key in keyboard?

As shown in the picture, the option key is found next to the control and command keys. Since the mid-1990s, this key has included the small text “alt” on it. For users who are more familiar with the PC, the option key is very similar to Alt key on their keyboards.

How do you type different symbols on a keyboard?

To insert an ASCII character, press and hold down ALT while typing the character code. For example, to insert the degree (º) symbol, press and hold down ALT while typing 0176 on the numeric keypad. You must use the numeric keypad to type the numbers, and not the keyboard.

How do I find keyboard history on Mac?

On your Mac, click the Input menu in the menu bar, then choose Show Keyboard Viewer. If the command isn’t shown, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Keyboard , click Input Sources, then select “Show Input menu in menu bar”.

Where is the option key in keyboard?

What is the Option key on a non Apple keyboard?

Although Windows and Mac keyboards feature most of the same keys, there are a few that differ. When using a Windows keyboard on a Mac, the Windows key is used instead of the Command key, and the Alt key is used in place of the Option key.