Control key

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001333",
  "term": "Control key",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A modifier key on a computer keyboard, labeled 'Ctrl', that alters the function of other keys when pressed simultaneously. It does not generate a character by itself but is used in combination with other keys to execute software commands or shortcuts, such as Ctrl+C for copy or Ctrl+S for save. The specific commands vary between different operating systems and application programs.",
  "synonyms": [
    "Ctrl"
  ],
  "subject": "Industrial electronics",
  "see_also": [
    "enter key",
    "return key"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Steuertaste",
    "es": "tecla de control",
    "fr": "touche de contrôle"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/control-key/"
}