Conventions and function keys

When you use keyboard shortcuts, Caps Lock must be off and, unless otherwise noted, a document window must be active.

The following table lists the terms used for special keys:

Notation

Press

arrow key

Up, down, right or keys

esc

The key labeled esc

ctrl

The key labeled ctrl or Control

alt

The key labeled alt

shift

The key labeled shift

F2

The function key labeled F2

space

The space bar

+

The key labeled with a plus sign (+)

-

The key labeled with a hyphen (-)

.

The key labeled with a period (.)

,

The key labeled with a comma (,)

0

The key labeled with the numeral 0

1

The key labeled with the numeral 1

win

The key with the Windows logo