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| TitanPa |
Posted - 06/07/2007 : 14:44:26
the Alt key on the keyboard. What does it stand for. Does it stand for a word? I never really thought about it before. I might use it for a review. Could the ALT key stand for the word Alternate??? Anyone have any idea? I googled around a bit. But nothing helps out.
Edit: Sorry put this in the wrong general thread. |
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| BaftaBaby |
Posted - 06/07/2007 : 16:28:54
It actually is related to the key's function, which can be used in conjunction with other keys to alter the default function within a programme. Most users either won't have a clue about this or could care less. The Control key can be used for this, too, and less often the shift key.  [nerdass]
I dunno, we never had all this palaver with the parchment and quill 
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| randall |
Posted - 06/07/2007 : 16:21:27
Alternate. |
| Downtown |
Posted - 06/07/2007 : 16:06:09
quote:
Originally posted by Whippersnapper
Seems to be "alternate".
Non-US keyboards have an "Alt Gr" key to the right of the spacebar, and this is apparently "Alternate Graphic".
Incorrect. Originally, the third set of characters on any given key - the ones accessible with the AltGr key - were printed in green. |
| Whippersnapper. |
Posted - 06/07/2007 : 14:58:22
Seems to be "alternate".
Non-US keyboards have an "Alt Gr" key to the right of the spacebar, and this is apparently "Alternate Graphic".
Go figure.
Me, I'm still trying to find the "ANY" key. 
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| Salopian |
Posted - 06/07/2007 : 14:49:46
Not sure this is really 'FWFR Related', but yes, it stands for alternative. |
