What key is the Host key in Oracle’s VirtualBox on Windows, Mac and Linux

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What Key is the Host Key in Oracle’s VirtualBox on Windows, Mac, and Linux

Windows and Linux Host

The right Ctrl key is the Host key on a Windows and Linux host

Mac Host

The left Command key is the Host key on a Mac host

GUI

The Host key is also presented in the lower right corner of the window running the VM:

host_key

This post covered what key is the Host Key in Oracle’s VirtualBox on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Reference

1.9.2. Capturing and Releasing Keyboard and Mouse in the Oracle® VM VirtualBox® User Manual at [link]