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Glyphs for keys with no letters.
Also known as: Modifier key glyphs, Shortcut symbols, Mac key symbols
The symbols standing for modifier keys in menus and documentation.
Stand for modifier keys in menus, documentation and printed shortcuts.
Contexts: Software
Chosen to be language-independent so that one menu renders in every locale, which is why they are abstract figures rather than abbreviations of key names.
Contexts: Software
The looped square was taken from a Nordic sign used on maps for a place of interest, adopted because a more obvious emblem was judged to be overused in the interface.
Contexts: Software
A looped square for command, a caret for control, an upward hollow arrow for shift, and a switch-track figure for option, printed in menus beside the shortcut letter.