Boot Camp: keyboard Languages English mapping in Windows

Learn how maps Microsoft Windows functions and special keys to the external Apple Wireless Keyboard, as well as which keys to use for various functions.

Sample Apple Wireless Keyboard ()

Key mappings for Microsoft Windows features Below is a chart of keyboard functions specific to Microsoft Windows, and equivalent key combinations as they are mapped to Apple keyboards by the Apple Keyboard Support driver.

Function PC keyboard Apple Wireless Keyboard

Print Screen

Scroll Lock Pause/Break

Backspace delete

Insert

Alt (Option) key

Enter

AltGr / Alt GR

(Right )

Forward delete

Applications --

Windows logo (Start menu)

Key mappings for Boot Camp features Some keys are only available on a keyboard designed for Apple computers. They are either named diferently or simply not available on a Windows-compatible keyboard. Apple Wireless Keyboards provide certain keys that are not available on Windows/PC keyboards.

Function PC keyboard Apple Wireless Keyboard

Brightness down --

Brightness up --

Volume down --

Volume up --

Mute --

Media eject --

Media eject secondary optical drive --

Fn (Function) --

Exposé --

Dashboard --

Rewind --

Play/Pause --

Fast Forward --

Numeric keypad mappings

For numerical entry on the Apple Wireless Keyboard, use the standard numerical keys beneath the Function keys.

Additional Information

Note: If you disable the Apple Keyboard Support driver in Windows, Windows will not recognize the extended Function keys, nor the (Fn) key.

Important: Apple does not provide technical phone support for installing, using, or recovering Microsoft Windows. Support is available for using Boot Camp Setup Assistant, as well as installing or restoring Boot Camp software while booted into Windows. Support articles and discussions may also be available on Apple's support website.

Important: Information about products not manufactured by Apple is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute Apple’s recommendation

or endorsement. Please contact the vendor for additional information.

Last Modified: May 20, 2012

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