ctrl
n. countablen. the Control key on a computer keyboard. You press it with other keys to make the computer do special things, like copying text.
n. the Control key on a standard computer keyboard, used as a modifier key to perform shortcuts or special functions. Often abbreviated in technical documentation and on the physical keycap.
Hold down ctrl and press C to copy the text.
If the program stops responding, you can try pressing ctrl, alt, and delete at the same time to open the task manager.
Advanced users often rely on ctrl-based shortcuts to navigate the interface without a mouse, significantly increasing their productivity during complex coding or editing tasks.
Commonly used in compound forms with a hyphen or plus sign (e.g., 'ctrl+v' or 'ctrl-v') to indicate a keyboard shortcut.
press the control key and the Spress ctrl and SIn modern computing contexts, the abbreviation 'ctrl' is used more frequently than the full word 'control' when giving instructions.