However, IBM states that AltGr is an abbreviation for alternate graphic, and Sun keyboards label the key as Alt Graph.Īpparently, AltGr was originally introduced as a means to produce box-drawing characters, also known as pseudographics, in text user interfaces. The meaning of the key's abbreviation is not explicitly given in many IBM PC compatible technical reference manuals. Sun Microsystems keyboard, which labels the key as Alt Graph. Or this wonderful typo from Coolermaster - a mixture of CTRL and STRG.Īnd I certainly did not know this before looking it up on Wikipedia:
the German layout uses “Strg” as required by the German standard DIN 2137:2012-06. STRG is simply the German equivalent of CTRL.Ībbreviations in the language of the keyboard layout also are in use. When submitting a link or text-post, tagging your submission will help others find it quickly (Hint: Use our Tag Guide for help). Any "What keyboard/switch should I buy?" questions should be posted in the Sticky at top of the page. Please Check The Wiki AND SEARCH Before SelfPosting. For a COMPLETE list of Keyboard subs see the Keyboard SubReddits Wiki Please SEARCH THE WIKI before posting a question.īe sure to check out our sister peripheral input subreddits: /r/keyboard (for non-mechanical keyboards and FUTURE input technologies), /r/keycapdesigners for exactly what the title suggests, /r/TrackBalls, /r/MouseReview, /r/CatsOnKeyboards, and finally /r/KeyboardCircleJerk.
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