The following table outlines some of the basic terminology and functionality differences between a PC and a MAC.
| PC Terminology | MAC Equivalent |
|---|---|
| Right Click: Right Mouse Button Click on an icon | Secondary Click: Hold the Command Key Control key icon + click on the icon. |
| Cut: Hold the CTRL Key + X or Right Click + Right Click "Cut" * | Cut: Hold the Command (Control key icon) Key + X |
| Copy: Hold the CTRL Key + C or Right Click + Right Click "Copy" * | Copy: Hold the Command (Control key icon) Key + C |
| Paste: Hold the CTRL Key + V or Right Click + Right Click "Paste" * | Paste: Hold the Command (Control key icon) Key + V |
| Zoom In (In a Web Browser): Hold the CTRL Key + "+" ** | Zoom In (In a Web Browser): Hold the Command (Control key icon) Key + "+" |
| Zoom Out (In a Web Browser): Hold the CTRL Key + "-" ** | Zoom Out (In a Web Browser): Hold the Command (Control key icon) Key + "-" |
| Scroll Up (In a Web Browser): Mouse Scroll Wheel away from the user. *** | Scroll Up (In a Web Browser): Click and Hold down on the Scroll Bar. Move up or down. |
| Scroll Down (In a Web Browser): Mouse Scroll Wheel towards the user. **** | Scroll Down (In a Web Browser): Click and Hold down on the Scroll bar. Move up or down. |
| Taking a Screen Shot: Press PrtScn and then CTRL + V in MS Word or Paint | Taking a Screen Shot: Hold the Command Key (Command key icon or ) + Shift + 3. The file will be saved to the desktop. |
| Horizontal Scrolling: Shift + Mouse Scroll | Horizontal Scrolling: Use two fingers on the track pad (laptop users only) |
* Right Click + Left Click on "xxxx" will also work.
** Hold the CTRL Key + the scrolling the mouse's wheel will zoom in or out.
*** The Up arrow on the keyboard can also be used.
**** The Down arrow on the keyboard can also be used.