Definition of Alt key in English:

Alt key

nounˈɔːlt kiːˈɔlt ˌki

Computing

A key on a keyboard which, when pressed simultaneously with another key, gives the latter an alternative function.
〔计算机〕Alt键
Example sentencesExamples
- Ok, press and hold the Control Key… now, the Alt key… now, tap the Delete key.
- Should the Taskbar not be visible, with the Alt key pressed, repeatedly press the Tab key until Internet Explorer is the active window, you should then be able to close it.
- Simply press the Alt key on your keyboard and use your mouse to click on any word or name, and Answers.com will provide you with the necessary information.
- While connected to the Internet, you hold down the Alt key when clicking on a word in any Windows program.
- To move a theme around on your desktop, hold down the Alt key, left-click with the mouse and drag the theme to wherever you want it located on your desktop.

Origin

1960s: abbreviation of alt(ernative) key.

Definition of Alt key in US English:

Alt key

nounˈôlt ˌkēˈɔlt ˌki

Computing

A key on a keyboard that when pressed at the same time as another key gives the second key an alternative function.
〔计算机〕Alt键
Example sentencesExamples
- Simply press the Alt key on your keyboard and use your mouse to click on any word or name, and Answers.com will provide you with the necessary information.
- Ok, press and hold the Control Key… now, the Alt key… now, tap the Delete key.
- Should the Taskbar not be visible, with the Alt key pressed, repeatedly press the Tab key until Internet Explorer is the active window, you should then be able to close it.
- While connected to the Internet, you hold down the Alt key when clicking on a word in any Windows program.
- To move a theme around on your desktop, hold down the Alt key, left-click with the mouse and drag the theme to wherever you want it located on your desktop.

Origin

1960s: abbreviation of alt(ernative) key.

词汇	Alt key
释义	Definition of Alt key in English: Alt key nounˈɔːlt kiːˈɔlt ˌki Computing A key on a keyboard which, when pressed simultaneously with another key, gives the latter an alternative function. 〔计算机〕Alt键 Example sentencesExamples Ok, press and hold the Control Key… now, the Alt key… now, tap the Delete key. Should the Taskbar not be visible, with the Alt key pressed, repeatedly press the Tab key until Internet Explorer is the active window, you should then be able to close it. Simply press the Alt key on your keyboard and use your mouse to click on any word or name, and Answers.com will provide you with the necessary information. While connected to the Internet, you hold down the Alt key when clicking on a word in any Windows program. To move a theme around on your desktop, hold down the Alt key, left-click with the mouse and drag the theme to wherever you want it located on your desktop. Origin 1960s: abbreviation of alt(ernative) key. Definition of Alt key in US English: Alt key nounˈôlt ˌkēˈɔlt ˌki Computing A key on a keyboard that when pressed at the same time as another key gives the second key an alternative function. 〔计算机〕Alt键 Example sentencesExamples Simply press the Alt key on your keyboard and use your mouse to click on any word or name, and Answers.com will provide you with the necessary information. Ok, press and hold the Control Key… now, the Alt key… now, tap the Delete key. Should the Taskbar not be visible, with the Alt key pressed, repeatedly press the Tab key until Internet Explorer is the active window, you should then be able to close it. While connected to the Internet, you hold down the Alt key when clicking on a word in any Windows program. To move a theme around on your desktop, hold down the Alt key, left-click with the mouse and drag the theme to wherever you want it located on your desktop. Origin 1960s: abbreviation of alt(ernative) key.
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