Name: modifier key

Synonyms: modifier key

Type: glossary

Description:
A key that modifies the effect of pressing another key, instead of typing a <character>. 
 
Modifier keys include Shift, Control, Caps Lock, and the <Command key> (on <Mac OS> and <OS X|OS X systems>), and the <Option key>, <Meta key>, or <Alt key>.

References: Meta key (glossary), Option key (glossary), OS X (glossary), character (glossary), Command key (glossary), Mac OS (glossary), Alt key (glossary)

Tags: ui
