Keyboard Glossary
Browse 3 keyboard terms defined in plain English, from the cultural dictionary of computing.
3 Keyboard Terms
- Escape Key
- The `Esc` key, used to cancel actions, exit modes, dismiss dialogs, or back out of interfaces. In developer culture it also carries strong associations with...
- Focus Trap
- A technique that constrains keyboard focus within a modal dialog or overlay, preventing Tab from reaching elements behind it. Essential for accessibility —...
- Keystroke
- A single key press entered on a keyboard. Engineers talk about keystrokes when discussing editor efficiency, shortcuts, accessibility, or logging input...
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