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Scroll lock

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cursor keynounA key on a computer keyboard marked with a horizontal or vertical arrow, used to move the cursor or other item around the screen.
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.
caps locknoun(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.
scrollbarnounAlternative spelling of scroll bar. [(computing, graphical user interface) A graphical widget in the form of a horizontal or vertical bar, on the edges of a personal computer screen, that is used to move scrollable text or images.]
arrow keynoun(computing) Any of a set of keyboard keys marked with directional arrows, used for navigation through documents and lists etc.
shift locknoun(typewriting) A lock key on a typewriter, which, when pressed, causes all subsequently typed letters to be capitalized.
backspacenoun(computing) A keyboard key used for removing a character behind the cursor, and moving the cursor one position backwards.
keyswitchnoun(computing) A mechanical switch associated with a key on a keyboard.
capslocknoun(chiefly Internet) All caps.
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.
lock keynounAny of certain keys of a computer keyboard that switch between certain states, which may be represented by LEDs.
keebnoun(computing, slang) Clipping of keyboard. [(computing, etc.) A set of keys laid out in a grid-like pattern, used for typing on a typewriter, computer etc.]
dead keynounA special modifier key on a typewriter or computer keyboard, typically used to attach a specific diacritic to another character.
alt keynoun(computing) A key on a personal computer or terminal keyboard used in combination to alter the function of other keys.
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.]
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.
keyboardnoun(computing, etc.) A set of keys laid out in a grid-like pattern, used for typing on a typewriter, computer etc.
tastonoun(computing) key of a keyboard
keybuttonnoun(dated) A key on a keyboard.
soft keynoun(electronics) A button, located along a display device, which performs whatever function is shown near it on the display.

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