<P> The Option key is a modifier key (ALT) present on Apple keyboards . It is located between the Control key and Command key on a typical Mac keyboard . There are two option keys on modern Mac desktop and notebook keyboards, one on each side of the space bar . </P> <P> Apple commonly uses the symbol U + 2325 ⌥ option key to represent the Option key . From 1980 to 1984, on the Apple II family, this key was known as the closed apple key, and had a black line drawing of a filled - in apple on it . (See command key for information about the history and the "open apple".) </P>

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