updated man page (#1492)

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@@ -143,6 +143,9 @@ recommended because it doesn't build micro with version information, and doesn't
 
 If you are using MacOS, you should consider using [iTerm2](http://iterm2.com/) instead of the default Mac terminal. The iTerm2 terminal has much better mouse support as well as better handling of key events. For best keybinding behavior, choose `xterm defaults` under `Preferences->Profiles->Keys->Load Preset`. The newest versions also support true color.
 
+If you still insist on using the default Mac terminal, be sure to set `Use Option key as Meta key` under
+`Preferences->Profiles->Keyboard` to use <kbd>option</kbd> as <kbd>alt</kbd>.
+
 ### Linux clipboard support
 
 On Linux, clipboard support requires the 'xclip' or 'xsel' commands to be installed.
@@ -164,10 +167,11 @@ by pressing CtrlE in micro and typing `set colorscheme simple`.
 If you are using the default Ubuntu terminal, to enable 256 make sure your `TERM` variable is set
 to `xterm-256color`.
 
-Many of the Windows terminals don't support more than 16 colors, which means
+Many older Windows terminals don't support more than 16 colors, which means
 that micro's default colorscheme won't look very good. You can either set
 the colorscheme to `simple`, or download a better terminal emulator, like
-mintty.
+mintty. However, if you are on a recent version of Windows 10, the default
+`cmd.exe` should do fine.
 
 ### Plan9, Cygwin, Mingw