CEFR A2

alt

noun

Meaning

A computer keyboard key that, when pressed in combination with other keys, performs a specific command or function.

Examples

Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete to open the task manager.
Hold down the Alt key and type the number sequence to insert a special character.

Synonyms: modifier key, function key, shortcut key

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alt (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɔːlt/

Definition

A computer keyboard key that, when pressed in combination with other keys, performs a specific command or function.

Examples

Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete to open the task manager.
Hold down the Alt key and type the number sequence to insert a special character.

How to Use alt

alt key (collocation): The specific key on a keyboard labeled 'Alt'. — "Press the Alt key to access the menu bar."
alt + [key] (collocation): A combination where the Alt key is pressed along with another key to perform a function. — "You can type special characters using Alt + number combinations."

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