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In the comments, someone points out that the option/alt symbol looks like a branch or a highway turn-off. I never realized that but it works for me.
by raimondious 16y ago
In the comments, someone points out that the option/alt symbol looks like a branch or a highway turn-off. I never realized that but it works for me.
- mbrubeck 16y agoEven more interesting is this uncited explanation from Wikipedia (also mentioned in the comments): "This symbol, originating on the Apple Lisa, represented the pull-out plastic card situated under the Lisa keyboard." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Option_key http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Option_key
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- edd 16y agoThe story behind the CMD key is always a good read if you haven't heard it: http://www.folklore.org/StoryView.py?story=Swedish_Campground.txt http://www.folklore.org/StoryView.py?story=Swedish_Campgroun...
- zephyrfalcon 16y agoI always assumed it was a stylized representation of the word "ALT"...
- Groxx 16y agoNow that you said it, I can see that too... interesting.