When a key combination is displayed, the modifiers are written in the order presented here. For example, Control + Option + Shift + Command + Q would be written as ⌃⌥⇧⌘Q.
| Sym | Key | Alt |
|---|---|---|
| ⌃ | Control | |
| ⌥ | Option |
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List of Mac/Apple keyboard symbols
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Unicode characters for special keys on the Mac keyboard (not necessarily Mac specific). #symbols
⌘ – ⌘ – ⌘ – the Command Key symbol
⌥ – ⌥ – ⌥ – the Option Key symbol
⇧ – ⇧ – ⇧ – the Shift Key symbol
⌃ – ⌃ – ⌃ – the Control Key symbol
⎋ – ⎋ – ⎋ – the ESC Key symbol
⇪ – ⇪ – ⇪ – the Capslock symbol
⏎ – ⏎ – ⏎ – the Return symbol
⌫ – ⌫ – ⌫ – the Delete / Backspace symbol
⇥ – ⇥ – ⇥ – the Tab Key symbol