The abbreviation for 'Steuerung' (control); it refers to the control key (Ctrl) on a computer keyboard, which is used in combination with other keys for commands.
example
Drücke Strg und C, um den markierten Text zu kopieren.
Press Ctrl and C to copy the selected text.
Usage tips
Abbreviation for 'Steuerung'
'Strg' is the official abbreviation for the word 'die Steuerung' (control). The feminine article 'die' comes from the full word 'die Steuerungstaste' (control key).
EXAMPLE
Die Strg-Taste befindet sich normalerweise unten links auf der Tastatur.
The Ctrl key is usually located at the bottom left of the keyboard.
Usage pattern
The key 'Strg' (Ctrl) is almost never used on its own. It always works in combination with another key to carry out a command. The pattern is 'Strg + [Taste]' (Ctrl + [key]).
EXAMPLE
Um das Dokument zu speichern, drücke bitte Strg und S gleichzeitig.
To save the document, please press Ctrl and S at the same time.
Typical commands
The most common and useful commands with 'Strg' (Ctrl) are 'Strg + C' (copy), 'Strg + X' (cut), 'Strg + V' (paste), and 'Strg + Z' (undo).
EXAMPLE
Markiere den Text und drücke dann Strg + C.
Select the text and then press Ctrl + C.
Pronunciation
When speaking, the abbreviation 'Strg' is usually pronounced as the full word 'Steuerung' (control). So you say, for example, 'Drück Steuerung und P, um zu drucken' (Press Control and P to print).
EXAMPLE
Kannst du mir helfen? Ich soll Steuerung und Alt und Entfernen drücken.
Can you help me? I'm supposed to press Control and Alt and Delete.