Keyboards for macOS with CMD / OPT keys

CMD / OPT keys

— the CMD (command) key is an integral attribute of keyboards that are primarily designed to work with Mac OS. It plays an important role in the fast access. Thus, in combination with other keys, CMD allows you to open the command line and perform many other actions important for the computer system administrator. If we compare keyboards for Mac OS and Windows, the “CMD” key is analogous to the “WIN” system key (with the Windows logo), which, when pressed, opens the “Start” menu.

Similar tasks are assigned to the OPT (option) key. It is intended to be used in conjunction with other buttons to create keyboard shortcuts that enable a variety of additional functions in Mac OS. Drawing parallels with Windows keyboards, the “OPT” key is analogous to the “Alt” button. Typically, this key has the additional designation “⌥”.