By default, Haiku's option key, to invoke commands from menus for example, is not the usual CTRL key, but ALT instead. This has historical reasons, because the BeOS was inspired somewhat by MacOS. After you get used to it, it actually feels better as e.g. ALT C and ALT V is reached more conveniently on the keyboard and these commands seamlessly integrate into the bash shell of the Terminal, where CTRL C quits the running process.
-In any case, you can switch to the maybe more familiar CTRL key in the Keymap preferences. The user guide will always describes the default configuration with option key being ALT.
+By default, Haiku's shortcut key, to invoke commands from menus for example, is not the usual CTRL key, but ALT instead. This has historical reasons, because the BeOS was inspired somewhat by MacOS. After you get used to it, it actually has advantages as e.g. ALT C and ALT V integrate seamlessly into the bash shell of the Terminal, where CTRL C quits the running process.
+In any case, you can switch to the maybe more familiar CTRL key in the Keymap preferences. The user guide will always describes the default configuration with the command key being ALT.
+If you're in doubt which keys are the OPT or MENU keys on your particular keymap/keyboard-layout, again use the Keymap preferences. There you can see what keystroke is sent when you press a key on your keyboard.
General shortcuts
Here's a table of many of the most commonly used shortcuts that are always available, even if there isn't a corresponding menu:
@@ -61,8 +62,8 @@| ALT ↑ | Opens the parent folder. | |
| ALT ↓ or ENTER | Opens the selected folder. | |
| WIN | Holding it while opening a folder will automatically close the parent folder. This also works when navigating with the mouse. | |
| right MENU | Opens the Deskbar menu (leave with ESC). | |
| OPT | Holding it while opening a folder will automatically close the parent folder. This also works when navigating with the mouse. | |
| MENU | Opens the Deskbar menu (leave with ESC). | |
| ALT Z | Undo last action. The undo history is only limited by the available memory. Note, this only works for actions on the file itself, changed attributes and permission settings can't be undone with this. Also, once a file is removed from Trash it's gone for good. | |
| ALT SHIFT Z | Redo the action you just reverted with ALT Z. |