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The control key on my MacBook shows desktop

I'm a new Mac user so I don’t actually know the actual use for the control key. When I checked keyboard preferences under the shortcut settings in mission control for show desktop the key is just F11 but when I press the control key its still showing desktop.


I'm using M1 MacBook Pro BigSur 11.2.2

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.2

Posted on Mar 21, 2021 11:34 PM

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Posted on Mar 22, 2021 5:52 AM

PAUL2002 wrote:

I'm a new Mac user so I don’t actually know the actual use for the control key. When I checked keyboard preferences under the shortcut settings in mission control for show desktop the key is just F11 but when I press the control key its still showing desktop.

I'm using M1 MacBook Pro BigSur 11.2.2




Keyboard Differences - Switching to the Mac: The Missing ...



Mac keyboard shortcuts - Apple Support


Keyboard shortcuts on your Mac - Apple Support




For a new purchase you should have received an invite for a one-on-one session to help you get going—


Explore your Mac with a Specialist online.





if not Call Customer Support (800) MY–APPLE (800–692–7753)


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Mar 22, 2021 5:52 AM in response to PAUL2002

PAUL2002 wrote:

I'm a new Mac user so I don’t actually know the actual use for the control key. When I checked keyboard preferences under the shortcut settings in mission control for show desktop the key is just F11 but when I press the control key its still showing desktop.

I'm using M1 MacBook Pro BigSur 11.2.2




Keyboard Differences - Switching to the Mac: The Missing ...



Mac keyboard shortcuts - Apple Support


Keyboard shortcuts on your Mac - Apple Support




For a new purchase you should have received an invite for a one-on-one session to help you get going—


Explore your Mac with a Specialist online.





if not Call Customer Support (800) MY–APPLE (800–692–7753)


The control key on my MacBook shows desktop

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