Examples of modifier keys
On an IBM compatible computer, modifier keys include Alt, Ctrl, Shift, and the Windows key. On the Apple Macintosh computer, the Control, Option, Command, and Shift keys are modifier keys. Additionally, most laptop and some desktop keyboards contain an Fn modifier key.
How many modifier keys are there in keyboard?
Four keys on your keyboard are modifier keys. A modifier key works in combination with other keys to do various interesting and unbelievable things.
How do you type a modifier key?
To enter a key combination that requires a modifier key, first press the modifier key, then the other key in the combination. For example, to save a document using the common "Ctrl+S" shortcut, first press and hold the Control key. Then press and release the "S" key to perform the command.