control key
Noun
Meaning
(computer science) the key on a computer keyboard that is used (in combination with some other key) to type control characters
Source: WordNetSynonyms
command key
hotkey
keyboard shortcut
function key
key binding
shortcut key
modifier key
meta key
accelerator key
access key
control button
key combination
key sequence
control click
key command
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In Microsoft Word for Windows, holding down the Control key while typing two apostrophes will produce a single typographic apostrophe.