About Keyboard & Tech Symbols
If you write tutorials, technical documentation, or how-to guides, you often need to show keyboard shortcuts. Instead of typing "Command + Shift + S", it looks much more professional to use the actual symbols: ⌘ + ⇧ + S. We built this page to give developers and writers quick access to every key icon for Mac, Windows, and Linux.
How to use these
- Tutorials: Clearly show shortcuts like
⌘ + C(Copy) or⌃ + ⌥ + Del(Reset). - UI Design: Use symbols like the Gear (⚙) or Search (🔍) in your mockups or wireframes before committing to a final icon set.
- Documentation: Use the Windows Key (⊞) or Option Key (⌥) to make your help files easier to read for users on different operating systems.
Common Questions
What is the weird symbol on the Mac Command key?
The symbol ⌘ is officially called a "Looped Square" or "Saint John's Arms." It was originally used on Nordic maps to denote a place of interest (like a castle or campground). Apple adopted it in the 1980s to stop using the Apple logo for too many shortcuts.