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We’ve all seen those cool modifier key characters / symbols / fonts / icons in OS X documentation for the command key, control key, shift key and alt key. So where are they buried and how can I get one into a document? Simple:

1. Open System Preferences

2. Go to ‘International’ then ‘Input Menu’

3. Put ticks next to ‘Character Palette’ and ‘Show Input Menu in Menu Bar’



4. Quit System Preferences.

5. Click the flag in the top menu bar and select ‘Show Character Palette’

6. In Character Palette select ‘View > All Characters’

7. Click the disclosure triangle next to ‘Symbols’ and select ‘Technical Symbols’. Here you will also find symbols for delete key, tab key, return key, eject key and many more.



8. Now you can see all your favorite modifier key symbols which you can copy/paste or drag/drop into documents you are creating.

1. Oria, April 26, 2009:

   Well written article.

2. admin, April 27, 2009:

   thanks

3. Scott Summers, July 28, 2009:

   Thanks, I always wondered how they got the symbols in twitter!