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{{infobox dkeyboardkey | {{infobox dkeyboardkey | ||
| name = Meta | | name = Meta | ||
| − | | symbol = ◆ | + | | symbol = ◆ ◇ |
| x11 = Meta_L, Meta_R | | x11 = Meta_L, Meta_R | ||
| usb = Keyboard Left GUI (7:0xE3),<br />Keyboard Right GUI (7:0xE7) | | usb = Keyboard Left GUI (7:0xE3),<br />Keyboard Right GUI (7:0xE7) | ||
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| Symbol |
◆ ◇ |
|---|---|
| X11 | Meta_L, Meta_R |
| USB |
Keyboard Left GUI (7:0xE3), Keyboard Right GUI (7:0xE7) |
The Meta key is a modifier key which usually invokes command shortcuts. It was invented by Les Earnest.
Early keyboards with a meta key include the SAIL keyboard and the Knight keyboard.
On Sun keyboards with USB, it is the same key as Windows or Command on other keyboards.
External links
- Meta key on Wikipedia.
