A abbreviation for the control key on a computer keyboard. The control key is typically found in the bottom left or bottom right corner of a standard computer keyboard and is used in combination with other keys to perform various keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys in software applications and operating systems.

When pressed in combination with other keys, the control key can trigger specific commands or functions, such as copying and pasting text, saving a file, undoing an action, or navigating through menus or tabs in software programs.