ctrl key
Also known as the control key. One of a number of special keys which, when pressed, changes the effect of other keys on the keyboard. What these keys do will depend on the software, rather than the hardware, being used.
Related terms
control character
non-printing character
hot key
keyboard shortcut
alt key
control key
control, alt, delete
function key
key
keyboard
shift key
^ (caret)
Term sub categories
Hardware
keyboard
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