modifier key

English

Noun

modifier key (plural modifier keys)

1. (computing) A key (on 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.

Translations

computing: a key (on a computer keyboard) that may be pressed simultaneously with certain other keys to activate predefined functions

• Portuguese: tecla modificadora
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• Spanish: tecla modificadora