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For Insert Command Symbol in Mac computer, use the Alt code shortcuts. Many users are unaware that Apple’s MacBook and iMac computers support alt code shortcuts. Additionally, there are two alt keys on the layout of the standard Apple keyboard. The keys have the name “Option” and the smaller name “alt” on them. One of the Apple keyboard’s hidden gems is the Alt key, which the majority of Mac users rarely use.
We’ll give a comprehensive list of Mac’s alt code shortcuts for inserting symbols in this article. Simply select the symbol, press Ctrl + C to copy it, and then Ctrl + V to paste it wherever you need it, such as in a document or on your website. The symbol is shown here for you to copy:
How to Insert Command Symbol in Mac
Using Show Emoji & Symbols viewer
- Go to the Apple menu, then System Preferences.
- Open Keyboard preferences.
- On the Keyboard tab, click “show keyboard and emoji viewers in menu bar” On the Input Sources tab, check the “show input menu in menu bar” box. This adds an input option on the menu bar where you can quickly add symbols.
- Click the input menu icon (typically a flag) in the menu bar, then click Show Emoji & Symbols.
- In the window, click the Gear button then Customize list.
- Scroll down under Symbols to “Technical Symbols” and check the box. Then click done.
- In the Character Viewer window, click the Technical Symbols tab. The Command symbol will be in the list, simply double click on it to insert where desired.
Using Unicode Hex Input
- Go to the Apple menu, then System Preferences.
- Open Keyboard preferences.
- On the Input Sources tab, check the “show input menu in menu bar” box. This adds an input option on the menu bar where you can quickly add symbols.
- In the same menu, click the + button to add an input source.
- In the search bar (1) type “unicode” and then click Unicode Hex Input (2). Click Add (3).
- Close the Keyboard Preferences menu.
- Change the input selection to Unicode by clicking the Input Selection menu bar button, then chose Unicode.
- Hold option and type 2318 where you want the command symbol added.
- Change back your input selection to your default, if you want!
FAQ
What is the symbol to add a Command?
How to create the command key symbol in HTML. To create the command key symbol (⌘) in HTML, use the special HTML character code ⌘ in your HTML code. Extended special HTML characters and code.
How do I add a command line?
In the Target text box, place the cursor after the last quotation mark, then add a blank space followed by the command line parameters. All command line parameters are preceded with a hyphen (-). Select Apply, then select OK.
How do I add a command line to a shortcut?
To add launch parameters to the shortcut, click or tap inside the Target text field, and type all the arguments you want to add to it at the end of the line. Each of the additional launch parameters must be preceded by a blank space and a hyphen (-) or a double-hyphen (–).
What is the shortcut key for command?
Open the Run menu with Windows Key + R, then type “cmd.” Press “Enter” to open the regular Command Prompt, or Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open as an Administrator. Another way is to press Windows Key + X, use the arrow keys to select “Command Prompt,” then press Enter.
What is command center on Mac?
Control Center on Mac gives you quick access to key macOS settings—such as volume, brightness, Wi-Fi, or Focus—and indicates when your Mac is using a camera or microphone. You can customize Control Center to add other items, such as accessibility shortcuts or fast user switching.