Sentence examples for modifier key from inspiring English sources
noun
A key (of a computer keyboard) that may be pressed simultaneously with certain other keys to activate predefined functions.
- Ctrl, Alt, and Shift are the modifier keys on a typical modern keyboard.
One on the side acts like a modifier key for tap or drawing actions.
While I don't mind the use of a modifier key to make them happen (cuts down on clutter), the way it's set up is inconvenient for your hands.
The Razer logo in the middle can actually be used as a modifier key for changing things up about the keyboard.
Note that the Alt key is generally known as the Modifier key or more specifically Mod1.
Specifically note the "modifier key" which is usually Alt and described as Mod1.
It's like the one on a BlackBerry, except that this one even has arrow keys, modifier keys (like Ctrl and Alt), and a separate number pad.
Mac OS 9: Fixed fatal error that would occur when modifier keys are used in Kerberos Login dialog and Microsoft applications are running.
There might be a problem when you try and use the modifier keys to use things like arrow keys, or the function keys – it could become counter-productive.
Having a few modifier keys and automatic tasks assigned to your feet on a simple, plug and play device like this could really help some people out.
Also, the modifier keys are small and right next to each other, so you may find yourself typing a capital letter instead of a number every once in a while.
It does this by having not only a few dedicated macro keys on the far left, but by having a full seven keys below the space bar dedicated to imitating such combinations of modifier keys as "Shift+Alt," "Alt-Control," just plain "Control," and so on.
