Hi Teresa, The command key is basically a modifier key. its very similar to the =20 control (ctrl) key in Windows. A lot of Windows keyboard short cuts thus translate to Mac short cuts =20= by replacing the control key with the command key. For example, control + C (copy) is equivalent to Command + C on a =20 mac, Control + V (paste) is equivalent to Command + V on a mac etc. Other short cuts that come in handy are command + Shift + 3 ( takes =20 a snapshot of your desktop and places the picture on your desktop). The definitive list of short cuts is available here http://=20 docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=3D75459 . I hope this helps. Take care On 30-Mar-06, at 7:15 PM, Theresa Roth wrote: > What is the command key=92s purpose or function? >> > > > _________________________________________________ > > For information concerning the MUGLO List just click on > > http://www.freewebs.com/muglo/joinus.html > > Our Archives can be viewed at > > //www.freelists.org/archives/muglo > > Don't forget to periodically check our web site at: > > http://www.freewebs.com/muglo/ _________________________________________________ For information concerning the MUGLO List just click on http://www.freewebs.com/muglo/joinus.html Our Archives can be viewed at //www.freelists.org/archives/muglo Don't forget to periodically check our web site at: http://www.freewebs.com/muglo/