Configure Windows shortcut keys for use during a connection

  1. In the Remote Desktop Connection window, click Options.
  2. On the Local Resources tab, under Keyboard, on the Recognize this key as the Windows ALT key pop-up menu, click the option you want.

    This option affects the behavior of Windows shortcut key combinations (such as ALT+TAB) when you are connected to the Windows-based computer.

Once the ALT key has been configured, you can use the following shortcut keys while you are connected to the Windows-based computer:

Shortcut key Description
ALT+PAGE UP or
ALT+TAB
Switches between Windows programs from left to right.
ALT+PAGE DOWN or
ALT+SHIFT+TAB
Switches between Windows programs from right to left.
ALT+HOME Displays the Windows Start menu.
CTRL+ALT+END or
CTRL+ALT+DEL or
(on the Number Pad)
CTRL+ALT+PERIOD
(on the Number Pad)
Brings up the Windows Security dialog box. If you are using a PowerBook, press CTRL+ALT+Fn+DEL in that order.
ALT+DELETE Displays the Windows menu.

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