| Tip 389 | Use a Non-Apple Keyboard with Your Mac |
It’s possible to use a standard PC keyboard with your Mac. However, in my experience the modifier keys sometimes get mixed up.
Ideally, the “Windows key” (that is, the key with the Windows logo) should operate as the Command key, usually identified on genuine Mac keyboards with a ⌘ symbol, while Option and Control should work as marked on the keys. However, for some reason, Option and Command sometimes get swapped.
Yes, it’s very confusing. But here’s how to fix it:
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Open System Preferences (Apple menu→System Preferences), and click the Keyboard icon. Make sure the Keyboard tab is selected.
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Click the Modifier Keys button. At the top of the dialog box that appears, select Unknown External Keyboard ...
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