Key symbols we lost to time, pt. 2: The Mac side
Summary
The article examines how keyboard symbol layouts and standards diverged across regions (Canada, Europe, the US, and Japan) and how Apple’s designs interacted with local requirements. It covers CSA/ACNOR keyboards, Unicode symbols, and the Japanese Kotoeri system, highlighting historical government influence and design trade-offs in hardware. Rich with visual references, it provides historical context on why certain keys and symbols differ by locale.