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Caps lock

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capslocknoun(chiefly Internet) All caps.
shift locknoun(typewriting) A lock key on a typewriter, which, when pressed, causes all subsequently typed letters to be capitalized.
num locknoun(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.
scroll locknoun(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.
shift keynoun(computing) A key on a personal computer or terminal keyboard used to effect the same function, or to change the function of the function keys.
command keynoun(computing) A modifier key present on Apple keyboards.
ctrlnoun(computing) Abbreviation of control key. [(computing, computer hardware) A key on a personal computer or terminal keyboard used in combination to modify the function of other keys.]
alt keynoun(computing) A key on a personal computer or terminal keyboard used in combination to alter the function of other keys.
dead keynounA special modifier key on a typewriter or computer keyboard, typically used to attach a specific diacritic to another character.
lock keynounAny of certain keys of a computer keyboard that switch between certain states, which may be represented by LEDs.
keycapnounThe part of a key (on a keyboard) that is pressed by the user, as opposed to any electromechanical unit underneath.
meta keynoun(computing) A special key on some kinds of keyboard, used to activate keyboard shortcuts.
capitalisationnounChoice of case (when writing a word); the act or process of writing a word in a particular case, such as ALL CAPS, Title Case, CamelCase, Sentence case, or all lowercase.
space-cadet keyboardnoun(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.
capsnounCapital letters; capitals.
insertverb(transitive) To put in between or into.
keymasknoun(computing, programming) A bitmask specifying which keypresses were made.
all capsnoun(typography) Text or a font in which all letters are capitalised.
capitalnoun(uncountable, business, finance, insurance) Money and wealth. The means to acquire goods and services, especially in a non-barter system.
tastonoun(computing) key of a keyboard

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