Switch Alt And Windows Key For Macos

Starting with Mac OS X version 10.4 (year 2005), you can switch modifier keys to any other. Go to “System Preferences”, “Keyboard and Mouse”. Mac keyboard preference panel (2017-09-22) for modifier keys. Mac keyboard preference panel (2017-09-22) For more advanced key swapping, see: Mac: Key Remapping, Keybinding Tools. Apr 11, 2016  The most important key on your Mac's keyboard is arguably the Command Key, but its counterpart in Windows is the Control Key. Two keys, two different locations on the keyboard, but the same basic function. This can be quite frustrating if you frequently switch between a Mac and Windows PC, but thankfully users can solve this problem by remapping their modifier keys in OS X, allowing you.

How to start up in macOS from Windows

  1. From the notification area on the right side of the Windows taskbar, click to show hidden icons.
  2. Click the Boot Camp icon .
  3. From the menu shown, choose Restart in macOS.
    If you haven't installed the latest Boot Camp updates, you might get the message ”Could not locate the OS X boot volume.'

Or use Startup Manager as your Mac starts up:

  1. Restart your Mac from the Start menu in Windows.
  2. Press and hold the Option (or Alt) ⌥ key as your Mac begins to restart.
  3. Select your Mac startup volume (Macintosh HD) in the Startup Manager window, then press Return or click the up arrow:

How to start up in Windows from macOS

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  • Use Startup Manager to choose your Windows (Boot Camp) volume during startup.
  • Or select your Boot Camp volume in Startup Disk preferences, then restart.

Learn more

  • If you're having difficulty using VoiceOver or another screen reader to complete these steps, please contact Apple Support.
  • Learn how to install Windows 10 on your Mac.

How to start up in macOS from Windows

  1. From the notification area on the right side of the Windows taskbar, click to show hidden icons.
  2. Click the Boot Camp icon .
  3. From the menu shown, choose Restart in macOS.
    If you haven't installed the latest Boot Camp updates, you might get the message 'Could not locate the OS X boot volume'.

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Or use Startup Manager as your Mac starts up:

  1. Restart your Mac from the Start menu in Windows.
  2. Press and hold the Option (or Alt) ⌥ key as your Mac begins to restart.
  3. Select your Mac startup volume (Macintosh HD) in the Startup Manager window, then press Return or click the up arrow:

How to start up in Windows from macOS

  • Use Startup Manager to choose your Windows (Boot Camp) volume during startup.
  • Or select your Boot Camp volume in Startup Disk preferences, then restart.

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Learn more

Macos Windows Support

  • If you're having difficulty using VoiceOver or another screen reader to complete these steps, please contact Apple Support.
  • Learn how to install Windows 10 on your Mac.