Escape Key

Noun · Slang & Abbreviations

Definitions

  1. 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 terminals, editors, and modal tools.

    In plain English: The keyboard key used to cancel or back out of something.

    Example: "Hit escape key twice and you should get out of the weird editor state."

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