<doc>
	<legacy_id>328</legacy_id>
	<term>modifier key</term>
	<definition><p>A key that modifies the effect of pressing another key, instead of typing a <keyword tag="character">character</keyword>.</p>
<p></p>
<p>Modifier keys include Shift, Control, Caps Lock, and the <glossary tag="Command key">Command key</glossary> (on <glossary tag="Mac OS">Mac OS</glossary> and <glossary tag="OS X">OS X systems</glossary>), and the <glossary tag="Option key">Option key</glossary>, <glossary tag="Meta key">Meta key</glossary>, or <glossary tag="Alt key">Alt key</glossary>.</p></definition>
	<categories>
	 	<category>User Interaction</category>
	</categories>
	<synonyms>
	 	<synonym>modifier key</synonym>
	 	<synonym>modifier keys</synonym>
	 	<synonym>modifier key's</synonym>
	 	<synonym>modifier keys'</synonym>
	</synonyms>
</doc>