Command key
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The Command key, ⌘, formerly also known as the Apple key or open Apple key, is a modifier key present on Apple keyboards. The Command key's purpose is to allow the user to enter keyboard commands in a
NeXT keyboard command key
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Windows key
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The Windows key is a computer keyboard key originally introduced on Microsoft's Natural Keyboard in 1994. On Windows 95, it was used to open the start menu, and subsequently became standard on PC keyb
Command key
…Command keys are mapped to standard keycodes reserved for GUI functions. When using a Macintosh computer with a keyboard lacking ⌘ Command keys, the ⊞ Windows keys used on Microsoft Windows oriented keyboards, or the ◆ Meta keys used on Sun and other Unix keyboards, can be used in place of the Command keys…
Current Windows key (center) with four equal squares, reflecting the Windows 11 and modern Microsoft logos in use since 2021
Windows 8 & 10 key with an isosceles trapezoid version of the Windows logo
Windows Vista & 7 key with a centered logo within an orb
Windows XP key with the logo offset to the top left, also features the word "start"