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Mar 24, 2020. Jul 09, 2020.

Mac equivalents of Windows keys

Many of the keys that you'd see on a PC have equivalent keys on an Apple keyboard.

Windows logo: Press Command (⌘).

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Backspace or Delete: Press Delete.

Enter or ⏎: Press Return.

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Alt (left): Press Option (⌥).

Alt GR (right): Press Option + Control.

Applications: This key isn't available on Apple keyboards.

Use the On-Screen Keyboard for other functions

If your Apple keyboard doesn't include the following keys, you can recreate them in Windows using the On-Screen Keyboard.

Use the Snipping Tool to print screen

To recreate the Print Screen and Print Active Window function in Windows, use the Snipping Tool.

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If your keyboard isn't working as expected in Windows

If your Apple keyboard works as expected in macOS but not in Windows, try these solutions:

  • Install the latest Apple software updates for Windows.
  • Install the latest Windows support software.
  • If you're using Microsoft Windows 10 N, install the latest Media Feature Pack.

Learn more

  • Microsoft provides a keyboard mapping article that describes using a Windows keyboard with macOS.
  • Use Microsoft Keyboard Layout Creator to find key combinations for the unique characters used by the language and region your Apple keyboard is designed to support:
    1. Download, install, and open the Microsoft Keyboard Layout Creator.
    2. Choose File > Load Existing Keyboard.
    3. Select the keyboard you want to see.
    4. Find the country or region name in the keyboard list that's followed by '(Apple)'.
    5. Follow the instructions provided with the app. You can print images of the keyboard, including what keys look like when holding modifiers like Shift, Option, or Fn.

Here's what you need

  • Make sure that your PC or Microsoft Surface is updated to the latest version of Windows 10.*
  • Have your Apple ID and password ready. If you don't have an Apple ID, you can create one.

*On Windows 7 or Windows 8, you can download iTunes for Windows on Apple's website.

Explore iTunes for Windows

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To navigate iTunes, use the buttons in the navigation bar at the top of the iTunes window. To switch to a media type, like Music, Movies, TV Shows, Podcasts, or Audiobooks, click the pop-up menu in the upper-left corner.

Listen to music

Subscribe to Apple Music to access millions of songs, buy music from the iTunes Store, listen to Radio, or listen to music imported into iTunes.

Listen to Apple Podcasts

Discover and subscribe to podcasts that entertain, inform, and inspire. Browse free episodes and shows about a variety of topics.

Watch movies and TV shows

Browse categories to find movies and TV shows that you can buy, or find movies you can rent.

Listen to audiobooks

Browse categories to find audiobooks that you can buy.

Store availability and features might vary by country or region. See what you can buy in your country or region.

Manually manage and sync your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

You can use iTunes for Windows to back up and update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, and to sync content from your computer to your device.

You can also use iCloud for Windows to access your photos, contacts, calendars, files, and more across all of your devices.

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Change settings and manage your account

  • Choose Account > View My Account to view information about your purchase history, manage your subscriptions, change your payment information, and more.
  • Choose Account > Sign Out to sign out of iTunes with your Apple ID and remove access to your content from iTunes.
  • Choose Edit > Preferences to change things like your language, set restrictions, and more.

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If you change your language in iTunes, you might have to quit iTunes and reopen it.

Need help?

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  • If you need help downloading iTunes from the Microsoft Store or managing iTunes on Windows 10, contact Microsoft.
  • If you need help using iTunes or any of its features, contact Apple Support.

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Learn more

  • Find more information about iTunes for Windows in the iTunes user guide.
  • Learn how to use Restrictions to block or limit access to excplicit content in the iTunes Store.
  • If you download iTunes from the Microsoft Store, iTunes will automatically update when a new version is available. Learn more about updating iTunes.
  • On a Chromebook, you can download the Apple Music app from the Google Play Store.
  • On a Mac with the latest version of macOS, use the Apple Music app, Apple TV app, Apple Podcasts, Apple Books, or Finder instead of iTunes.