Meta key
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| Symbol |
◆ ◇ |
|---|---|
| X11 | Meta_L, Meta_R |
| USB |
Keyboard Left GUI (7:0xE3), Keyboard Right GUI (7:0xE7) |
The Meta key is a modifier key which usually invokes command shortcuts. It was invented by Les Earnest.
Early keyboards with a meta key include the SAIL keyboard and the Knight keyboard.
On Sun keyboards with USB, it is the same key as Windows or Command on other keyboards.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Meta key on Wikipedia.
