All right, so when you're at the basic desktop and want to log out I see the little quick command is the arrow pointing up, clover and Q. What is the up arrow?! I've tried the inverted T up arrow + clover + Q with no success, and I feel really stupid. Help!
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I feel VERY stupid
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I don't even know what to say, I just feel like I'm the stupidfest person in the world.
And what does the ^ mean when that's part of a quick command, because pressing shift+6 doesn't do it.
Thank you very much for the help there.
And what does the ^ mean when that's part of a quick command, because pressing shift+6 doesn't do it.
Thank you very much for the help there.
TallShaffer said:
That's the control button. Just to anticipate your next question, the s-shaped symbol is for option.
BTW - I notice in your sig that you have a MacBook, and right below it an HP with (boo intel). You realize that your MB has Intel Inside™ as well, right?
Yes, I realize it does have intel, but it was my only option. I put the boo intel at the end of my sig since I'm not very happy about having intel in either computer.
But hey, I haven't gotten owned by intel yet, so we'll see how it all plays out.
Thanks for your help
But hey, I haven't gotten owned by intel yet, so we'll see how it all plays out.
Thanks for your help
Don't be so quick to "boo" Intel. Working for them may require you to submit to some form of mind control, but they make one hell of a chip! I used to work on the Intel account for a prior employer.
I don't mind intel chips, there are just many better options out there.
It's like how some people are with windows. It's an okay option (I can't believe I just said that), but there are much better options out there (On a good day I guess windows is better than starin at a bios screen).
It's like how some people are with windows. It's an okay option (I can't believe I just said that), but there are much better options out there (On a good day I guess windows is better than starin at a bios screen).
Don't feel stupid, I bet I'm not the only other one who didn't understand the symbol for the Control key. I'm glad you asked this.
annk said:Don't feel stupid, I bet I'm not the only other one who didn't understand the symbol for the Control key. I'm glad you asked this.
Absolutely. The stupidest question is the one not asked (unless it's asked by Captain Stupid of course...
).Agent Smith said:(unless it's asked by Captain Stupid of course...
How'd you find out my secret identity?
TallShaffer said:
Don't feel stupid....I think it's stupid that they don't just indicate what the key is.....why is the up arrow shift?
why not just say shift+ whatever......
quigleybc said:
You can actually change these. In case anyone else is wondering (I had this same question a few weeks ago, but found the answer in System Preferences) just go to System Preferences, then Keyboard and Mouse, then under Keyboard click the Modifier Keys button. There it tells you what those shapes mean, and lets you change the keystrokes if you want.
Hope this helps.
I like using the sticky key option when I forget what the symbols are. Just hit shift 5 times in a row, and then the images of the four key strokes appear on the screen (I think it's set by default that way, or else System Pref > Universal Access > Keyboard tab)
