Resolved What does this key do?

[WinkyMacRumors]

Hello,

I have a key on my keyboard that I can't figure out what it does. I have an MacBook from late 2006 and the key looks like this:

It lies next to the CMD key. See this picture:

Any idea is greatly appreciated.

// Winky

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The answer: ENTER

 

[simsaladimbamba]

ENTER

 

[ergdegdeg]

On the older MB/Ps, this was the "Enter" key. It does the same thing as the return key in most cases, but there is a difference in some apps (like Photoshop).

 

[simsaladimbamba]

On the older MB/Ps, this was the "Enter" key. It does the same thing as the return key in most cases, but there is a difference in some apps (like Photoshop).

I only remember seeing it on iBooks and PowerBooks, never on a MacBook (Pro). Interesting, why did Apple get rid of it then?

 

[WinkyMacRumors]

Thank you

ENTER

That was simple. Thank you very much for the link. That is a keeper.

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The question is answered. I am wondering how to mark it as solved?

 

[ergdegdeg]

I only remember seeing it on iBooks and PowerBooks, never on a MacBook (Pro). Interesting, why did Apple get rid of it then?

My 2007 MBP had one (although it had a German keyboard layout). I don't know why they got rid of it, but it definitely was handy.

 

[WinkyMacRumors]

Solution to the solution

Find it under FAQ

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[iThinkergoiMac]

I only remember seeing it on iBooks and PowerBooks, never on a MacBook (Pro). Interesting, why did Apple get rid of it then?

They didn't really, just moved it. Fn + Return is Enter as well.

 

[LeandrodaFL]

They didn't really, just moved it. Fn + Return is Enter as well.

Man..whats the diference between return and enter???????? I tought Return was the Mac enter of windows....

 

[iThinkergoiMac]

Man..whats the diference between return and enter???????? I tought Return was the Mac enter of windows....

For the most part it is the same. However, it is sometimes different. In Photoshop, there's a difference.

But, 99% of the time, it's the same.