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(computing) An accelerator key.
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(computing) A keyboard shortcut.
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(computing) A modifier key used to change (alternate) the function of other pressed keys.
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(computing) A keyboard key that can be pressed simultaneously with other keys to result in additional characters such as accented letters and currency symbols.
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(computing) A key on a personal computer or terminal keyboard used in combination to alter the function of other keys
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(computing, graphical user interface) A keyboard shortcut in Windows that completely closes the application or a focused window.
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(computing) A feature of certain computer keyboards where a pressed key remains depressed and actuated until it is pressed again.
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(computing) Alternative spelling of Alt Gr [(computing) A keyboard key that can be pressed simultaneously with other keys to result in additional characters such as accented letters and currency symbols.]
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(computing) Any of a set of keyboard keys marked with directional arrows, used for navigation through documents and lists etc.
adj
Alternative form of azerty [Having or using the layout of a French/Francophone keyboard.]
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(computing) A keyboard key used for removing a character behind the cursor, and moving the cursor one position backwards.
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(computing, countable) An instance of pressing this key combination.
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(computing) Abbreviation of backspace. (on a computer keyboard) [The key on a typewriter that moves the head one position backwards.]
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(chiefly video games) A key which, when pressed, hides a program from view by a superior in the workplace.
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(computing) A kind of computer keyboard where each key is activated by means of a scissor switch.
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(informal) The basic training required to start using a machine or piece of software: what the components of the interface are, what they do, and how to accomplish basic tasks.
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(computing) A lock key on a computer keyboard, which, when pressed, causes all subsequently typed letters to be capitalised except those typed while holding the shift key.
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(computing, countable) A key on the keyboard that activates capslock.
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The key or lever that initiates the carriage return action (on a typewriter) or generates the carriage return character (on a computer).
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A serial key of a program to be installed from a compact disc.
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(computing, informal) Any of various early computer keyboards having an array of small, flat rectangular or lozenge-shaped rubber or plastic keys.
adj
(computing, of a computer keyboard) Through which input is supplied by pressing a relatively small number of keys in combinations, as though playing chords.
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The layout of keys on such a keyboard.
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(computing) A keyboard layout for Latin-script alphabets, somewhat similar to the QWERTY layout, but placing the most frequently used letters of the English language on the home row.
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(computing) Primary meta/modifier key used in Apple Macintosh computer keyboards for executing keyboard shortcuts. Usually represented by the ⌘ (Place of Interest Sign) and sometimes called the "Apple key" as the Apple logo is often on the key as well.
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(computing) A key on a personal computer or terminal keyboard used in combination to modify the function of other keys; normally labelled "Ctrl"
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(computing) Abbreviation of control key. [(computing) A key on a personal computer or terminal keyboard used in combination to modify the function of other keys; normally labelled "Ctrl"]
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(computing) The simultaneous key combination of Ctrl, Alt, and Delete.
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A key on a computer keyboard marked with a horizontal or vertical arrow, used to move the cursor or other item around the screen.
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A special modifier key on a typewriter or computer keyboard, typically used to attach a specific diacritic to another character.
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(computing) A key that may be pressed to delete something (such as text or files) from a computer. The key also erases text from left to right, unlike the backspace key.
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(computing, typography) Describing an optimized keyboard layout for the English language, in which the alphabet is arranged in the order PYFGCRL on the top row, AOEUIDHTNS on the middle, or home row, and QJKXBMWVZ on the bottom row, thus placing the letters most frequently used in the home row. Many variants on Dvorak layouts also exist, including keyboards for right-hand-only and left-hand-only-typists.
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A key that when pressed causes the cursor to go to the last character of the current line.
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The "Enter" key on a computer keyboard.
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Abbreviation of escape key. (on a computer keyboard) [(computing) A key on a computer keyboard that can be used to cancel an operation.]
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(computing) A key on a computer keyboard that can be used to cancel an operation.
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(computing) A lock key that toggles the behaviour of the function keys between their traditional (application-defined) behaviours and a set of new commands.
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(computing) Any of a set of keys on a personal computer or terminal keyboard used to activate a predefined or programmable function.
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(computing) A key that when pressed causes the cursor to go to the first character of the current line, or in a web browser to the top of the web page.
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The keys in the center row of a typewriter or computer keyboard on which the index fingers to little fingers of a typist's hands rest when not typing. On a standard qwerty keyboard, the home row is made up of the keys ASDF for the typist's left hand, and JKL; for the right hand.
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Alternative form of hotkey [(computing) A keyboard shortcut.]
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(computing) A keyboard shortcut.
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(computing) The hunt-and-peck typing technique.
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Describing a method of typing used by a person unfamiliar with the layout of a keyboard or keypad in which the person has to search for the keys to be pressed or struck one by one and uses one or both index fingers to operate the keys; also used to describe a typist who uses this technique.
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Inputting text or drawings into a computer, tablet, or similar apparatus using a stylus.
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(computing) By extension, a program that facilitates input using these mnemonics.
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(computing) A program that facilitates the input of foreign scripts or exotic symbols on a computer or similar device.
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Abbreviation of Insert. [A key that when pressed switches between the overtype mode and the insert mode of a computer.]
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A key that when pressed switches between the overtype mode and the insert mode of a computer.
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(computing) Abbreviation of keyboard. [(computing, etc.) A set of keys used to operate a typewriter, computer etc.]
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(computing) Abbreviation of keyboard. [(computing, etc.) A set of keys used to operate a typewriter, computer etc.]
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(computing) One of several small, usually square buttons on a typewriter or computer keyboard, mostly corresponding to text characters.
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(computing) A key, or key combination, which, when pressed, causes something to happen.
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Alternative spelling of keybounce [(electronics) Multiple recorded keystrokes from a single press of a key on a computer keyboard due to poor electrical contact.]
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(transitive) to enter data by keyboarding
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The depression of an input key; a keystroke.
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The fault, in musical performance, of pressing down too hard on the keys of a keyboard instrument, forcing them against the keybed.
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Alternative spelling of key binding [(computing) A key, or key combination, which, when pressed, causes something to happen.]
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(intransitive) To type on a computer keyboard.
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Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see keyboard, distance.
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(computing) A key, or more usually a combination of keys, on the keyboard of a personal computer that activates a specific, predefined function.
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(Internet slang) A seemingly random and unintelligible string of characters, as produced by smashing a keyboard.
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(informal, rare) An affliction or other problem caused by the use of a keyboard.
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Resembling or characteristic of a keyboard.
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(electronics) Multiple recorded keystrokes from a single press of a key on a computer keyboard due to poor electrical contact.
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(dated) A key on a keyboard.
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The part of a key (on a keyboard) that is pressed by the user, as opposed to any electromechanical unit underneath.
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(computing) The sound produced by a keypress.
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(computing) A code that represents a keypress.
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A device for signalling by pressing keys or switches.
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(computing) A small program used to generate a license key used to unlock a trial version of software illegitimately.
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A feature on a mobile phone, etc. that prevents keys from being pressed by accident.
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(computing, historical) A physical lock on the case of a computer, preventing use of the keyboard until unlocked.
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Alternative spelling of key logger [(computing) Software or hardware designed to record keyboard entries, often for the purpose of stealing passwords or other sensitive data.]
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(computing) The logging of keystrokes, as with a key logger
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A collection of keymappings.
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(computing) A mapping of keys on a keyboard to commands; a key binding.
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(computing, programming) A bitmask specifying which keypresses were made.
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A small board with keys primarily used for tactile input into a machine.
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The depression of an input key; a keystroke.
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(computing) An electric machine with a keyboard that has the same function.
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(computing) The process of scanning the state of a keyboard to determine which keys are being pressed.
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The operation of a keysender.
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(computing, telegraphy) An input device whose few keys can be pressed in many combinations, often simultaneously, to enter different commands or characters.
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(slang) A haphazard striking of keys on a keyboard to convey frustration or other emotion; the text so produced.
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(computing) A physical overlay for a computer keyboard, indicating the functions of certain keys within a particular software package.
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To enter (data etc.) by pressing keys on a keyboard.
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One who keystrokes; an inputter of data on a keyboard or keypad.
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(computing, slang) A computer keyboard whose keys are arranged in the qwertz layout.
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Any of certain keys of a computer keyboard that switch between certain states and are represented by LEDs.
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(computing) A special key on some kinds of keyboard, used to activate keyboard shortcuts.
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(computing) A key (on a computer keyboard) that may be pressed simultaneously with certain other keys to activate predefined functions.
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(computing) Activities requiring the use of a mouse (input device).
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(computing) A key on a standard extended keyboard which, when pressed, toggles the keys of the numeric keypad between cursor control functions and numeric digits.
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(computing) Abbreviation of numeric keypad.
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A decal attached to a computer keyboard to relabel the keys.
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(computing) The distance a pressed switch on a keyboard continues to move after its actuation.
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(computing) A keyboard key that when pressed scrolls down to the next page of content.
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(computing) A keyboard key that when pressed scrolls up to the previous page of content.
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To type by searching for each key individually.
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(computing, on a keyboard) page down (used to scroll down in a window)
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(computing, on a keyboard) page up (used to scroll up in a window)
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Alternative form of Pg Up [(computing, on a keyboard) page up (used to scroll up in a window)]
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(computing) Any device, such as a mouse or trackball, used to control an on-screen pointer or cursor.
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(computing) A system for inputting text on a device where individual buttons correspond to several characters that attempts to guess which word was intended (typically out of a writable vocabulary), as opposed to a system where disambiguation is achieved through repeated presses of the same key.
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The actuation distance of a switch on a keyboard.
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A keyboard key; typically, the same key shares the functions of Print Screen and System Request (SysRq). Print Screen prints the screen in some command line systems such as MS-DOS and makes a screenshot in some graphical interface systems such as Windows.
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(computing) A function key whose function can be assigned by the user or by a program.
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(computing, typography) Denoting a standard layout of keys on a keyboard for typing, in which the leftmost keys of the top lettered row are Q-W-E-R-T-Y.
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(idiomatic, computing, technology) The condition of favoring entrenched and inferior technologies or practices over superior technologies or practices.
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Alternative form of QWERTYUIOP [Synonym of QWERTY.]
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Alternative letter-case form of qwertz [(computing, typography) A style of keyboard layout used in some European countries.]
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(computing) To enter information into a device, such as a keyboard or keypad, after it has been done at least once before.
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(computing) A numeric code transmitted by a computer keyboard to indicate which keys are currently being pressed.
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(computing) A key on a standard extended keyboard, originally causing the arrow keys to scroll a window rather than moving a cursor, now sometimes used for other purposes.
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(computing) An autocomplete feature when used to search for something.
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(computing) A string of characters or equivalent access code that must be input into a program in order to activate it.
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(computer keyboards) To switch to a character entry mode for capital letters and special characters.
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The key on a typewriter used to select uppercase letters and certain special characters by physically moving the mechanism
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(typewriting) A lock key on a typewriter, which, when pressed, causes all subsequently typed letters to be capitalized.
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A keyboard shortcut: a combination of keystrokes that provides easier access to a command or operation.
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(computing) A key or key combination involved in a keyboard shortcut.
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(computing) A key, in the shape of a bar, near the bottom of a keyboard, that generates a space character when pressed.
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(computing) A style of computer keyboard, traditionally used on MIT Lisp machines, equipped with seven modifier keys and three shift keys, arranged to facilitate chording.
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Alternative spelling of space bar [(computing) A key, in the shape of a bar, near the bottom of a keyboard, that generates a space character when pressed.]
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(computing, slang) The Command key on an Apple Macintosh.
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(computing) Standard input: a stream mapped to the primary input device, typically a keyboard.
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(computing) A key on a computer keyboard that typically inserts a tab or moves the input focus.
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(computing) To press a key on a keyboard and hold it down for a second or so
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(computing) key of a keyboard
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(computing) The numeric keypad portion of a computer keyboard.
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(computing, of a keyboard) Lacking a numeric keypad.
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(computing, humorous) Control-Alt-Delete, a keypress used to reset or interrupt the computer.
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A small keyboard designed to be operated with the thumbs, as on smartphones.
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A keyboard that can be operated using only the thumbs.
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Typing without the use of sight to identify the keyboard keys.
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To type with a keyboard or typewriter without having to look at it, knowing where the keys are.
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A person who can type on a keyboard, of a computer or typewriter, without looking; normally using all ten fingers.
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Distance that a keyboard's key moves vertically when depressed.
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A method of using the keyboard of a computer or typewriter in which the typist uses only two fingers (usually the index fingers) to operate the keys, typically because unfamiliar with the layout of the keyboard.
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To enter text or commands into a computer using a keyboard.
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To write out on a computer keyboard.
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(computing, dated) A program listing, printed in a magazine, etc., to be inputted and run by the reader.
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(computing) A feature of computer software (and some typewriters) that enables the user to continue typing regardless of program or computer operation, the keystrokes being queued as necessary when the system is busy.
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(intransitive) To release the shift key on a computer or typewriter keyboard.
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A software component that allows a user to enter characters.
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(computing) A set of four keys on a keyboard used as directions to control player characters in certain video games. (W, A, S and D represent up, left, down and right, respectively.)
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(computing) A key on a computer keyboard bearing the Microsoft Windows logo, used to open the Start menu and as a modifier key for various other functions.
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(computing) Abbreviation of Windows key. [(computing) A key on a computer keyboard bearing the Microsoft Windows logo, used to open the Start menu and as a modifier key for various other functions.]
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