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control keyAbbreviated "ctrl" or "ctl." A keyboard key that is pressed with a letter or digit key to command the computer; for example, holding down control and pressing U, turns on underline in some word processors. The caret (shift-6) symbol represents the control key: ^Y means control-Y. control key [kən′trōl ‚kē] (computer science) A special key on a computer keyboard which, when depressed together with another key, generates a different signal than would be produced by the second key alone. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Tip: When the Ctrl key is added to a shortcut, it often serves the purpose of allowing a user to select a series of noncontiguous items, as it does in this screenshot where a group of noncontiguous folders are selected in Explorer. If you have "pop-up" blocking software installed, please disable or press and hold the CTRL key when you click on the webcast link. While holding down the Ctrl key, click on cells I5, I11, |
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