John Gruber • 3/12/2026

★ Modifier Key Order for Keyboard Shortcuts

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This technical article details the proper, standardized order for listing modifier keys in Mac keyboard shortcuts, as defined in Apple's Style Guide. It clarifies the sequence as Fn, Control, Option, Shift, Command, discusses the use of glyphs versus hyphens, and addresses common formatting mistakes when documenting shortcuts.

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