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Tips for Mac users

• When asked to press the Windows Ctrl key, do the following:
• If you are using a Macintosh with an Apple keyboard, use the Command key instead.
• If you are using a Macintosh using a generic USB keyboard, you will generally use the Ctrl key, though on rare occasions the Alt key will be used for the same function.
• When asked to right-click the mouse, do the following:
• If you are using a single-button mouse or track pad, simultaneously press the Ctrl key and click at the same time.
• If you are using a more recent MacBook that supports gestures, you can also touch the track pad with two fingers. Note that this needs to be activated in your System Preferences. Refer to macinstruct.com/node/66 or look up what your particular computer needs.
• If you are using a generic USB two-button mouse or track pad, use the right button as you would on Windows.
• When asked to use Backspace hold the Function (fn) key on the keyboard while pressing the Delete key. Apple keyboards do not differentiate between the Backspace and Delete keys like Windows or generic USB keyboards.